El Palomar, Spain facts for kids
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El Palomar
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 El Palomar
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | ||
| Comarca | Vall d'Albaida | ||
| Judicial district | Ontinyent | ||
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| • Total | 7.80 km2 (3.01 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 576 | ||
| • Density | 73.85/km2 (191.26/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Palomerenc, palomerenca | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46891
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
El Palomar is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community, which is an autonomous community in the eastern part of the country. El Palomar is found within the province of Valencia and belongs to a region known as the Vall d'Albaida.
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Where is El Palomar Located?
El Palomar is situated in the eastern part of Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community, a large region with its own government and culture. Within this community, El Palomar is in the province of Valencia. Think of a province like a big county.
The Vall d'Albaida Region
El Palomar is also part of a smaller area called the Vall d'Albaida. This is a comarca, which is a traditional region often based on geography or history. The town sits at an elevation of about 192 meters (630 feet) above sea level. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 38°51′13″N 0°30′10″W.
How Many People Live in El Palomar?
El Palomar is a small community. As of 2018, about 576 people lived there. People from El Palomar are called Palomerenc (for males) or Palomerenca (for females).
Local Government and Leadership
Like all municipalities in Spain, El Palomar has its own local government. The head of the local government is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The current mayor of El Palomar is Jordi Vila Vila. The official language spoken in El Palomar, like in much of the Valencian Community, is Valencian.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It's like a town or city with its own administration. In Spain, municipalities are the smallest units of local government. They are responsible for things like local services, public spaces, and managing the town's affairs.
See also
In Spanish: Palomar (Valencia) para niños
