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  • Jalón
    Xaló
Xaló
Coat of arms of Jalón
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Jalón is located in Province of Alicante
Jalón
Jalón
Location in Province of Alicante
Jalón is located in Spain
Jalón
Jalón
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Alicante
Comarca Marina Alta
Judicial district Denia
Area
 • Total 34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi)
Elevation
189 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 2,683
 • Density 77.566/km2 (200.89/sq mi)
Demonym(s) xaloner(a) (va)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03727
Official language(s) Valencian

Xaló, also known as Jalón, is a charming town in Spain. It's a municipality, which means it's like a local government area with its own town council. Xaló is located in the Valencian Community, a beautiful region in eastern Spain. It's part of a larger area called Marina Alta.

Exploring Xaló

Where Xaló Is Located

Xaló is nestled in a beautiful area called the Jalón Valley. A river named the Jalón, or sometimes the Gorgos River, flows right through the town. This river is about 55 kilometers (or 34 miles) long.

Xaló's Weather

The weather in Xaló is usually pleasant. Winters are mild, meaning they are not too cold. Summers are also comfortable because the town is close to the Mediterranean Sea. The sea helps to keep the temperatures from getting too hot. The month with the most rain is usually October.

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