Benimassot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benimassot
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The view of the snowy town of Benimasot
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 Benimassot
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 | Alcoy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 729 m (2,392 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 96 | |
| • Density | 10.11/km2 (26.17/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Benimasotero, -a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
03812
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Benimassot is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the Comtat region, known as a comarca, within the Valencian Community. Benimassot is a quiet place, nestled in the mountains.
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About Benimassot
Benimassot is a very small municipality. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere. The town is located high up, about 729 meters (around 2,392 feet) above sea level. This high location often means it gets snowy in winter, as you can see in some pictures.
Where is Benimassot Located?
Benimassot is in the country of Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community, which is one of Spain's 17 main regions. Within the Valencian Community, Benimassot is found in the Alicante province.
Region of Comtat
The town is specifically in the comarca of Comtat. A comarca is like a traditional district or area. It helps organize different towns and villages that are close to each other.
What is Benimassot Like?
Benimassot is a very small community. In 2018, only about 96 people lived there. This makes it one of the smallest towns in the area. The total area of the municipality is about 9.5 square kilometers (around 3.7 square miles).
Official Language
The main language spoken in Benimassot is Valencian. This is a language closely related to Catalan, and it is official in the Valencian Community.
Who Leads Benimassot?
Like all municipalities, Benimassot has a leader. This leader is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The Alcalde helps manage the town and its services.
Local Government
As of 2005, the Alcalde of Benimassot was Rafael Cano Doménech. He belonged to the PSPV-PSOE political party. The Alcalde works to make decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Benimasot para niños
