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Hondón de los Frailes (Alicante)
A view of Hondón de los Frailes in Alicante, Spain.

Hondón de los Frailes (also known as El Fondó dels Frares in Valencian) is a small village and a municipality in Spain. It is located in the Province of Alicante, which is part of the Valencian Community. Spain has many of these small towns and villages, each with its own unique charm.

About Hondón de los Frailes

Hondón de los Frailes is a quiet place where people live and work. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small county. It has its own local council that helps manage things like roads, parks, and local services for the people who live there.

Where is Hondón de los Frailes?

This village is found in the southeastern part of Spain, close to the Mediterranean Sea. The Province of Alicante is known for its sunny weather and beautiful landscapes. The Valencian Community is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. These communities are like large regions that have some power to make their own laws, similar to states in other countries.

Size and Population

Hondón de los Frailes covers an area of about 12.6 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,260 football fields! In 2011, about 1,217 people lived in the municipality. This means it's a small community where many people might know each other. Small towns often have a strong sense of community.

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