Almussafes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Almussafes
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Almussafes town hall
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 Almussafes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Ribera Baixa | |
| Judicial district | Carlet | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.77 km2 (4.16 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 8,932 | |
| • Density | 829.3/km2 (2,148.0/sq mi) | |
| Demonyms | Almussafenc, almussafenca | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST | |
| Postal code |
46440
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Almussafes (in Spanish: Almusafes) is a town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the comarca of Ribera Baixa, which is part of the Valencian Community.
The Story of Almussafes
Almussafes started a long time ago as a small Muslim village. It had a few farmhouses and a tall tower. The name Almussafes comes from an Arabic word, Masaf, which means "customs office." This was a place where people collected fees for goods moving in and out of the nearby city of Valencia. In 1672, Almussafes became its own separate town, no longer part of the Benifaió municipality.
What Makes Almussafes Special?
Today, Almussafes is well-known because it hosts a very important factory. This factory belongs to the Ford Motor Company. It plays a big role in the town's economy and provides many jobs for the people living there.
Pictures of Almussafes
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The Racef Tower was built between the 9th and 12th centuries. Its name, Racef, means "sidewalk" in Arabic.
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The Church of San Bartolomé.
See also
In Spanish: Almusafes para niños
