Higueruelas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Higueruelas
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 Higueruelas
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 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.8 km2 (7.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 508 | |
| • Density | 27.02/km2 (69.98/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Higueruelano/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46170
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | |
Higueruelas is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It's part of the Valencian Community, which is a larger region in the eastern part of the country. Specifically, Higueruelas is found in an area known as Los Serranos.
About Higueruelas
Higueruelas is a charming place in the province of Valencia. It sits high up, about 725 meters (2,379 feet) above sea level. This means it often has cooler weather than places closer to the coast. The town covers an area of about 18.8 square kilometers.
Where is Higueruelas?
This municipality is located in the comarca of Los Serranos. A comarca is like a traditional region in Spain. Higueruelas is nestled within the Valencian Community, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities.
Language and People
Even though the Valencian language name for the town is Figueroles de Domenyo, the main language spoken by the people in Higueruelas is Spanish. The people who live here are called Higueruelano (for a male) or Higueruelana (for a female). In 2018, about 508 people lived in Higueruelas.
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Spain, Higueruelas has its own local government. The head of the town's government is called the Alcalde, which is similar to a mayor. As of the information available, the Alcalde of Higueruelas is Juan José Solaz Cortés. The local government helps manage services for the community, like public spaces and local rules.
See also
In Spanish: Higueruelas para niños
