Benissuera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benissuera
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 Benissuera
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 | ||
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| • Total | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 180 | ||
| • Density | 86/km2 (222/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Benissuerà, benissuerana | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46839
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Benissuera is a small and charming municipality located in the Valencian Community of Spain. It is a part of the Vall d'Albaida area, which is known as a comarca. A comarca is like a traditional region in Spain.
About Benissuera
Benissuera is a very small town, making it a peaceful place to live. It is officially known as a municipality, which means it has its own local government. The town is situated in the province of Valencia, which is a larger administrative area within the Valencian Community.
Where is Benissuera?
Benissuera is located in the eastern part of Spain. It sits about 200 meters (about 656 feet) above sea level. This elevation gives it a nice view of the surrounding area. The total size of Benissuera is quite small, covering only 2.1 square kilometers.
People and Language
As of 2018, Benissuera had a population of about 180 people. This makes it one of the smaller municipalities in the region. People from Benissuera are called Benissuerà (for males) or benissuerana (for females). The official language spoken in Benissuera is Valencian. This language is closely related to Catalan and is spoken throughout the Valencian Community.
Who is in Charge?
Like all municipalities in Spain, Benissuera has a leader. This leader is called the Alcalde, which is similar to a mayor. The current Alcalde of Benissuera is María Lirios Pla Benet. The Alcalde and the local government work to manage the town and make decisions for its residents. You can find more information about Benissuera on its official website.
