Càrcer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Càrcer
Municipality
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Càrcer Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Valencia
Comarca	Ribera Alta
Judicial district	Alzira
Area
• Total	7.4 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Elevation	39 m (128 ft)
Population
• Total	1,876
• Density	253.5/km2 (657/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Carcerí, carcerina
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	46294
Official language(s)	Valencian

Càrcer (also called Cárcer in Spanish) is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, an area on the eastern coast of Spain. Càrcer is part of a region known as Ribera Alta. In 2018, about 1,876 people lived there. The official language spoken in Càrcer is Valencian.

Life in Càrcer: Schools and Health

Càrcer is a town that cares about its residents. It has good facilities for education and health.

Learning and Music

For students, Càrcer has a public school called Pare Gumilla. There is also the Cárcer High School for older students. If you love music, you're in luck! The town also has a music school called Unió Musical Càrcer. This school helps young people learn to play instruments and enjoy music.

Staying Healthy

The town has its own medical center, called Centre de salut Càrcer. This is where people can go for everyday health needs. For more serious medical care, there are larger hospitals nearby. These include the Alzira Hospital and the Hospital Lluís Alcanyís de Xàtiva.

Famous People from Càrcer

Even small towns can have famous people! One notable person from Càrcer was José Gumilla.

José Gumilla: Explorer and Writer

José Gumilla was a Jesuit priest. He lived a long time ago and was known for his travels. He explored the Orinoco River region, which is in South America. He wrote a very important book about the natural history of this area. His writings helped people learn about the plants, animals, and people living there.