Chera, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chera
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Chera in 2012
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 Chera
Location in Province of Valencia
Chera
Location in Valencian Community
Chera
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Requena-Utiel | |
| Judicial district | Requena | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 54.5 km2 (21.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 494 | |
| • Density | 9.064/km2 (23.48/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | cherano/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46350
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | |
Chera is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community, which is an autonomous community in the eastern part of the country. Chera is specifically found within the Province of Valencia.
The local language spoken in Chera is Spanish. While the Valencian language name for the town is Xera, Spanish is the language used by the people living there.
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Where is Chera Located?
Chera is situated in a region called Requena-Utiel. This area is known as a comarca, which is like a district or a group of towns. Even though Chera is now officially part of Requena-Utiel, it used to be considered part of another comarca called Serrans because of its geography and history.
Chera's Geography and Size
Chera is located about 600 meters (nearly 2,000 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up! The total area of the municipality is about 54.5 square kilometers (around 21 square miles).
Who Lives in Chera?
As of 2018, the population of Chera was 494 people. This makes it a very small and quiet town. People from Chera are called cherano (for a male) or cherana (for a female).
How Chera is Governed
Like other towns in Spain, Chera has a local government. The main leader of the town is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The current mayor of Chera is Alejandro Portero Igual. He is a member of the PSOE. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people.
