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Canet lo Roig
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Canet lo Roig is located in Spain
Canet lo Roig
Canet lo Roig
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Castelló
Comarca Baix Maestrat
Judicial district Vinaròs
Area
 • Total 68,7 km2 (265 sq mi)
Elevation
329 m (1,079 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 696
 • Density 1.0131/km2 (2.624/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Canetà, canetana
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12350
Official language(s) Valencian

Canet lo Roig is a small and peaceful town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, a region on the eastern coast of the country. This town is part of an area called Baix Maestrat. Canet lo Roig is known for its beautiful countryside and its many ancient olive trees.

Where is Canet lo Roig Located?

Canet lo Roig is found in the province of Castelló. This province is part of the larger Valencian Community. The town is nestled among hills and rivers, making it a scenic place.

Nearby Natural Features

  • The Serra de Sant Pere is a mountain range that rises to the southeast of the town.
  • The Cérvol River flows north of Canet lo Roig. Rivers are important for farming and wildlife.
  • To the west, you can see the Moles de Xert. These are special rock formations near the road to the town of Xert.

What is Life Like in Canet lo Roig?

Canet lo Roig is mainly an agricultural town. This means that most people work with farming. The town is surrounded by fields where different crops are grown.

Farming and Crops

The main crops grown here are:

  • Almond trees: These trees produce delicious almonds.
  • Carob trees: Carob pods are used for food and other products.
  • Olive trees: Canet lo Roig is especially famous for its olive trees. Many of these trees are very old, some even thousands of years old! They produce olives for oil.
  • Cereal fields: Some fields also grow cereals like wheat or barley.

Population and Community

The town of Canet lo Roig is quite small. It has fewer than 900 people living there. It is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other.

Canet lo Roig is also part of a group called the Taula del Sénia. This is a special association of towns that work together. They focus on protecting their shared heritage, especially the ancient olive trees.

Languages Spoken

Like many towns in the Valencian Community, people in Canet lo Roig speak Valencian. This is a language similar to Catalan. They also speak Spanish, which is the official language of Spain.

Església de Sant Miquel de Canet lo Roig
Church of Sant Michael; Canet lo Roig

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