Guadassuar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guadassuar
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 Guadassuar
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 Alta | |
| Judicial district | Alzira | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35.3 km2 (13.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 5,914 | |
| • Density | 167.54/km2 (433.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Guadassuarenc / Malnom: Carabassot | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46610
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Guadassuar (pronounced gwa-tha-soo-AR) is a small town in Spain. It's a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government. Guadassuar is part of a larger region called the Valencian Community.
Where is Guadassuar?
Guadassuar is located in the province of Valencia. This province is found within the Valencian Community, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of an autonomous community like a big state or region that has some self-governing powers.
Ribera Alta Region
The town is also part of a smaller area known as the Ribera Alta. A comarca is like a traditional district or county in Spain. It helps group towns that are close to each other and share similar features.
People and Language
As of 2018, about 5,914 people lived in Guadassuar. People from Guadassuar are called Guadassuarenc. The main language spoken here is Valencian. This is a language closely related to Catalan, and it's official in the Valencian Community.
Local Government
Like many towns, Guadassuar has a leader. This person is called the Alcalde, which is similar to a mayor. The current Alcalde of Guadassuar is José Ribera Añó. The local government helps manage the town and its services for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Guadasuar para niños
