Antella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antella
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 Antella
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 Alta | ||
| Judicial district | Alzira | ||
| Founded | 1250 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,209 | ||
| • Density | 68.69/km2 (177.9/sq mi) | ||
| Demonyms | Antellà, antellana | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46266
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Antella is a small town in Spain. It is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. Antella is located in the Valencian Community, which is one of Spain's 17 main regions. It is also part of the Ribera Alta comarca, a smaller area within the region. Interestingly, there is also a place called Antella in Italy, near Florence.
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About Antella
Antella is a charming place with a rich history. It is a great example of a traditional Spanish town. People who live here are called Antellà (for boys and men) or antellana (for girls and women).
Where is Antella Located?
Antella is found in the eastern part of Spain. It is in the Province of Valencia. This province is part of the larger Valencian Community. The town sits in the Ribera Alta comarca. A comarca is like a traditional district in Spain.
A Look at Antella's Numbers
Antella is a small community. In 2018, about 1,209 people lived there. The town covers an area of 17.6 square kilometers (about 6.8 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 44 meters (144 feet) above sea level.
A Bit of History
Antella has been around for a long time. It was founded in the year 1250. This means the town has over 750 years of history! Imagine all the changes it has seen.
How Antella is Governed
Like all towns, Antella has its own local government. The main leader of the town is called the Alcalde. This is similar to a mayor. As of the information available, the Alcalde is María Isabel Giménez Candel. The official language spoken in Antella is Valencian. This language is closely related to Catalan.
See also
In Spanish: Antella para niños
