Bétera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bétera
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 Bétera
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | ||
| Comarca | Camp de Túria | ||
| Judicial district | Llíria | ||
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| • Total | 75.70 km2 (29.23 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 23,647 | ||
| • Density | 312.378/km2 (809.05/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Beterà, beterana | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46117
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
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Bétera (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈbeteɾa]) is a town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is a part of Spain. Bétera is also part of a region called Camp de Túria.
With about 23,647 people living there (as of 2018), Bétera is the second largest town in the Camp de Túria area. It is also part of the bigger Valencia metropolitan area.
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Exploring Bétera's Location
Bétera is found on the southern side of the Serra Calderona mountains. It is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) away from the city of Valencia. The Mediterranean Sea is also not far, about 23 kilometers (14 miles) away.
The town sits on the edge of a fertile farming area called L'Horta. Bétera's land is a bit hilly, with its highest point reaching 156 meters (512 feet) above sea level.
Bétera's Special Climate
Because Bétera is located between the sea and the mountains, it has a special "microclimate." This means it has a milder climate than other places nearby. The main winds that blow here are called Levant and Ponente. Most of the rain in Bétera falls during autumn and spring.
Getting Around Bétera
Bétera is easy to reach because it's close to Valencia. There are several roads that connect it to other towns and cities. For example, the Burjassot-Torres Torres road and the Bétera-Olocau road.
You can also use public transport. Bétera has one of the main stations for Metro Line 1 of Valencia. This train line connects Bétera to Valencia city. There is also another stop called Sanatori Psiquiàtric that serves the town.
Sports in Bétera
Bétera is a place where sports events happen. For example, in 2024, the Vuelta a la Comunitat Valenciana Feminas cycling race for women started in Bétera.
Neighborhoods of Bétera
Bétera has several neighborhoods and areas around its main town. These areas have grown a lot in recent years. Some of them are:
- El Baró: This area includes the Vall de Flors neighborhood.
- La Malla: Here you'll find the La Masia neighborhood and the "Jaime I" military base. This base is important for NATO.
- Mallaetes: This includes the areas of La Cornada and Montesano.
- Masia Arnal: This area has Les Almudes.
- Mas Camarena: This is a larger area with several parts like La Esmeralda, Las Fuentes, Oasis, Sector A, Soto de Camarena, and Jardines de Camarena.
- Providencia: This area includes Camí de Paterna and the neighborhoods of Cumbres de San Antonio, Torre En Conill, and la Virgen de la Estrella.
Neighboring Towns
Bétera shares its borders with several other towns:
Bétera's Twin Town
Bétera has a "twin town" in another country. This means they have a special friendship and often share cultural events. Bétera is twinned with:
See also
In Spanish: Bétera para niños
