Atzeneta d'Albaida facts for kids
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Atzeneta d'Albaida
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 Atzeneta d'Albaida
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Vall d'Albaida | |
| Judicial district | Ontinyent | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.10 km2 (2.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,162 | |
| • Density | 190.49/km2 (493.4/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Atzenetí, atzenetina | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46869
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Atzeneta d'Albaida is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is a region in eastern Spain. The town is part of the Valencia province and belongs to an area called Vall d'Albaida.
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About Atzeneta d'Albaida
Atzeneta d'Albaida is known as a municipality. This means it is a local government area with its own town council. The town is situated about 450 meters (1,476 feet) above sea level. In 2018, about 1,162 people lived there.
Where is Atzeneta d'Albaida?
The town is in the Vall d'Albaida comarca. A comarca is like a traditional district in Spain. It's a way to group towns together. Atzeneta d'Albaida is in the southern part of the Valencia province.
Local Government
The leader of the town is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. In 2007, the mayor was José Hermenegildo Descals Guerrero. He was a member of the PSOE. This is one of the main political parties in Spain.
Places to See
Atzeneta d'Albaida has some interesting historical places. These are great spots to visit and learn about the town's past.
- Church of Saint John the Baptist: This is the main church in the town. Churches are often very old and have beautiful architecture.
- Hermitage of Cristo del Calvario: A hermitage is a small chapel or church. This one is dedicated to "Christ of Calvary."
- Nevera de Dalt: This means "Upper Ice House."
- Nevera de Baix: This means "Lower Ice House."
These "neveras" were old buildings used to store ice and snow. People would collect snow from the mountains in winter. They would then store it in these special buildings to use throughout the year. This was before refrigerators were invented!
See also
In Spanish: Adzaneta de Albaida para niños
