Fortaleny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fortaleny
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 Fortaleny
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Ribera Baixa | |
| Judicial district | Sueca | |
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| • Total | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,030 | |
| • Density | 224/km2 (580/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Fortaleñero/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46418
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Fortaleny is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community, which is an autonomous community in the eastern part of the country. Fortaleny is found within the Ribera Baixa area, which is a comarca (a type of region) in the Province of Valencia. As of 2018, about 1,030 people live in Fortaleny.
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Where is Fortaleny?
Fortaleny is located in the eastern part of Spain. It is situated in the Valencian Community, which is one of Spain's 17 self-governing regions. The town is specifically in the Province of Valencia.
Fortaleny's Location Details
Fortaleny is part of the Ribera Baixa comarca. A comarca is like a traditional district. The town is quite close to the sea, sitting at an elevation of about 16 meters (around 52 feet) above sea level. The total area of Fortaleny is about 4.6 square kilometers (about 1.8 square miles).
Who leads Fortaleny?
Like many towns, Fortaleny has a leader who helps manage the municipality. This leader is called an Alcalde, which is the Spanish word for mayor. The mayor is in charge of the local government and makes decisions for the community.
Fortaleny's Current Mayor
The current Alcalde of Fortaleny is Vicente Almudéver Simó. He works to serve the people of Fortaleny and manage the town's affairs.
What language do people speak?
In Fortaleny, the official language is Valencian. This language is a co-official language in the Valencian Community, alongside Spanish. Many people in the region speak Valencian in their daily lives.
See also
In Spanish: Fortaleny para niños
