Cotes, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cotes
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 Cotes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Ribera Alta | |
| Judicial district | Alzira | |
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| • Total | 6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 | |
| • Density | 52.7/km2 (136.5/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Coter, cotera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46294
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Cotes is a small and charming municipality in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is an autonomous community in eastern Spain. Cotes is also part of the Province of Valencia.
Where is Cotes?
Cotes is found in a region called the Ribera Alta. A comarca is like a traditional district or area in Spain. The town is located about 33 meters (around 108 feet) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, making its surroundings quite flat.
People and Size
As of 2018, about 332 people live in Cotes. This makes it a small community where many people likely know each other. The total area of Cotes is around 6.3 square kilometers. That's about 2.4 square miles, which is also quite small. People from Cotes are called Coter (for males) or cotera (for females).
Local Government
Like other towns in Spain, Cotes has a local government. The main leader of the municipality is called the Alcalde. In Cotes, the Alcalde is José Gonzálvez Ramón. The Alcalde and the local council work together to manage the town. They make decisions about local services and the community.
Language and Time
The official language spoken in Cotes is Valencian. This language is closely related to Catalan. It is spoken throughout the Valencian Community. Cotes uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. This is common across much of Europe.
Postal Code
If you wanted to send a letter to Cotes, the postal code you would use is 46294. This code helps mail get to the correct location.
See also
In Spanish: Cotes para niños
