Buñol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buñol
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City of Buñol
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 Buñol
Location in Valencian Community
Buñol
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community | ||
| Province | Valencia | ||
| Comarca | Hoya de Buñol | ||
| Judicial district | Chiva | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 112.40 km2 (43.40 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 441 m (1,447 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 9,517 | ||
| • Density | 84.671/km2 (219.296/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Buñolense Buñolero/a |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46360
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | ||
Buñol is a town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Valencia. A municipality is like a local government area. Buñol is about 38 kilometers (24 miles) west of Valencia City. Valencia is the capital city of the province.
The town sits along the Buñol River. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains. These include La Sierra de Las Cabrillas and la Sierra de Malacara y Martés.
What Buñol is Known For
Buñol has a mix of industries and farms. Farmers grow many different crops. These include carob trees, almond trees, and olive trees. They also grow fruit trees and grapes.
About 9,000 people live in Buñol. The town has a train service. You can take a train from Buñol to Valencia City. This is part of the Renfe train system.
The Famous La Tomatina Festival
Buñol is most famous for its yearly La Tomatina festival. This amazing event happens every year. Over 40,000 people come to the town. They gather to throw more than 115,000 kilograms of tomatoes at each other!
The festival is a very popular sight. Tourists from all over Europe travel to Buñol. They come to join in the fun and throw tomatoes. It's a unique and exciting experience!
Sports in Buñol
Near the town, you can find sports facilities. These are the training grounds for a football club. The club is called Levante UD.
