Daya Vieja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daya Vieja
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 Daya Vieja
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | |
| Comarca | Vega Baja del Segura | |
| Judicial district | Orihuela | |
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| • Total | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 685- | |
| Demonym(s) | Dayense | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
03177
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | |
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Daya Vieja is a small town in the Valencian Community of Spain. It is located in the southeast part of the Province of Alicante. This town is part of the Vega Baja del Segura area.
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Where is Daya Vieja?
Daya Vieja is located on the west side of the Segura river. It is about one kilometer (0.6 miles) from a town called San Fulgencio. You can reach it easily by a four-lane highway. This road connects Daya Vieja to other towns like Guardamar del Segura, Dolores, and Crevillente.
The town shares its borders with several other places. These include Daya Nueva, Dolores, Formentera del Segura, and San Fulgencio.
A Look Back in Time
The history of Daya Vieja goes back to the 1700s. At that time, the Pinohermoso family got ownership of the land. Until 1707, Daya was part of the larger area of Orihuela. It became fully separate from Orihuela in 1833.
Daya Vieja, along with Daya Nueva, once belonged to the Roca de Togores family. They separated from Orihuela in 1791. In 1928, this family sold the local farmland. They sold it for 1,500,000 pesetas, which is about €9,000 today. The buyers were the García Palmer and García Castillo brothers. They then divided the land and sold it to many smaller owners.
What People Do Here
The main way people earn a living in Daya Vieja is through farming. They use water from special channels that come from Alfeitamí. These channels help to water the fields.
Some of the most common crops grown here are artichokes, hemp, potatoes, and corn. Besides growing crops, people also raise animals. You can find herds of sheep and pigs in the area.
Cool Places to See
- Plaza del León: This is a public square in the town. It's a nice place to visit and relax.
Fun Festivals
- Patron Saints' Festivals: These special celebrations happen every year on September 8th. They are dedicated to Virgen de Monserrate, who is the town's patron saint. People celebrate with various activities and events.
See also
In Spanish: Daya Vieja para niños
