Balones facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Balones
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 Balones
Location in Valencian Community
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | |
| Comarca | Comtat | |
| Judicial district | Alcoi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.20 km2 (4.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 660 m (2,170 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 122 | |
| • Density | 10.89/km2 (28.21/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Baloner(a) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
03812
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Balones is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Spain. It's found in the Valencian Community, which is a special region in eastern Spain. Balones is part of a smaller area called Comtat. Both Valencian and Spanish are spoken here.
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Where is Balones Located?
Balones is in the Alicante province of Spain. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. The town sits at an elevation of about 660 meters (2,165 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can offer nice views of the surrounding countryside.
Balones' Size and Area
The total area of Balones is about 11.20 square kilometers (4.32 square miles). To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of 1,120 football fields! It's a small area, which often means a close-knit community.
People of Balones
As of 2018, Balones had a population of 122 people. This makes it a very small and quiet place to live. People from Balones are called "Baloner" (for a boy or man) or "Balonera" (for a girl or woman).
Languages Spoken in Balones
The official language in Balones is Valencian. This language is similar to Catalan and is spoken throughout the Valencian Community. Many people also speak Spanish, which is the national language of Spain.
How Balones is Governed
Like all municipalities in Spain, Balones has a local government. The leader of the town is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The current Alcalde of Balones is Juan Ramón Nadal Doménech. He belongs to the People's Party (PP), which is one of the main political parties in Spain. The Alcalde and the local council work together to make decisions for the town and its residents.
See also
In Spanish: Balones para niños
