Fontanars dels Alforins facts for kids
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Fontanars dels Alforins
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 Fontanars dels Alforins
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 | 74.7 km2 (28.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 979 | |
| • Density | 13.106/km2 (33.94/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Alforiner, alforinera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46635
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
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Fontanars dels Alforins (which is Fontanares in Spanish) is a small town in Spain. It is a municipality, which means it's a local government area. The town is located in the Valencian Community, a region on the eastern coast of Spain. It is part of a larger area called the Vall d'Albaida comarca.
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About Fontanars dels Alforins
Fontanars dels Alforins is nestled in a beautiful area known as the Alhorines Valley. This valley is famous for its natural beauty and is a quiet place to live. The town is about 600 meters (around 1,968 feet) above sea level.
Where is Fontanars dels Alforins?
This town is located in the Province of Valencia, which is part of the Valencian Community. The Valencian Community is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. This means it has its own government and laws, similar to a state or province.
People and Language
In 2018, about 979 people lived in Fontanars dels Alforins. People from this town are called Alforiner (for males) or alforinera (for females). The main language spoken here is Valencian, which is an official language in the Valencian Community.
Who Leads the Town?
The leader of Fontanars dels Alforins is called the Alcalde, which means Mayor. As of the information available, the Mayor is Julio Biosca Llin. He is part of a political group called Compromís. The Mayor and the local government work to make decisions for the town and its people.
Town Size and Postcode
The total area of Fontanars dels Alforins is about 74.7 square kilometers (around 28.8 square miles). The postal code for the town is 46635. This code helps mail get to the right place.
