Gestalgar facts for kids
Gestalgar is a small and charming town located in the Valencian Community in Spain. It's part of a region called Los Serranos. Even though the official language of the Valencian Community is Valencian, people in Gestalgar mostly speak Spanish.
Quick facts for kids
Gestalgar
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 Gestalgar
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Los Serranos | |
| Judicial district | Llíria | |
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| • Total | 69.7 km2 (26.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 554 | |
| • Density | 7.948/km2 (20.59/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Gestalguino/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46166
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | |
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About Gestalgar
Gestalgar is a small municipality, which is like a local government area, in the province of Valencia. This province is part of the larger Valencian Community, one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. The town is located in a beautiful natural area.
Where is Gestalgar?
Gestalgar is found in the Los Serranos comarca. A comarca is a traditional region in Spain. The town is about 200 meters (656 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of almost 70 square kilometers (about 27 square miles).
Who Lives in Gestalgar?
As of 2018, about 554 people live in Gestalgar. People from Gestalgar are called Gestalguino (for a boy or man) or Gestalguina (for a girl or woman). The town is a quiet place where people enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Spain, Gestalgar has a local government. The head of the government is called the Alcalde, which means mayor. The current mayor of Gestalgar is Rafael Pardos Peiró. The mayor and the local council work to manage the town and its services for the residents.
Language in Gestalgar
Even though Gestalgar is in the Valencian Community, where Valencian is an official language, the people in Gestalgar mainly speak Spanish. This shows the rich variety of languages and cultures found across Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Gestalgar para niños
