Dos Aguas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dos Aguas
Dosaigües
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Province | Valencia | |
Comarca | Hoya de Buñol | |
Judicial district | Chiva | |
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• Total | 121.5 km2 (46.9 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) | |
Population
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• Total | 355 | |
• Density | 2.922/km2 (7.567/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Dosasgüeño/a | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
46198
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Official language(s) | Valencian, Spanish |
Dos Aguas (which means "Two Waters" in Spanish) is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is a region on the eastern coast of Spain. This town is part of the Valencia province and belongs to an area called the Hoya de Buñol comarca. A comarca is like a traditional district or region in Spain.
About Dos Aguas
Dos Aguas is a municipality, which means it's a local government area with its own town council. The town is known as Dosaigües in the local language, Valencian. Both Valencian and Spanish are official languages spoken here.
Location and Geography
Dos Aguas is situated about 400 meters (around 1,312 feet) above sea level. It's a pretty small place, covering an area of about 121.5 square kilometers (about 46.9 square miles). The town is located in a part of Spain that has a Mediterranean climate, meaning it usually has mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Population and People
As of 2018, only about 355 people live in Dos Aguas. This makes it a very small and quiet community. People from Dos Aguas are called Dosasgüeño/a. The small population means that everyone likely knows each other, creating a close-knit community.
Local Government
The leader of Dos Aguas is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The current mayor is José Ramón Grau Grau. The local government helps manage the town, including things like public services and local events.