La Font d'En Carròs facts for kids
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La Font d'En Carròs
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 La Font d'En Carròs
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Safor | |
| Judicial district | Gandia | |
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| • Total | 9.9 km2 (3.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 3,790 | |
| • Density | 382.8/km2 (992/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Fonter, fontera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46717
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
La Font d'En Carròs (pronounced la fond deng ka-ROS) is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is a region on the eastern coast of Spain. This town is part of a larger area called Safor.
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Where is La Font d'En Carròs?
La Font d'En Carròs is found in the province of Valencia. It is part of the Safor comarca, which is like a county or district in Spain. The town is about 45 meters (148 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 9.9 square kilometers (3.8 square miles).
People and Language
In 2018, about 3,790 people lived in La Font d'En Carròs. People from this town are called Fonter (for a boy or man) or Fontera (for a girl or woman). The main language spoken here is Valencian. This language is similar to Catalan and is one of the official languages in the Valencian Community.
Local Government
Like other towns in Spain, La Font d'En Carròs has a local government. The head of the town's government is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. In 2007, Gaspar Pérez Fuster was the Alcalde, representing the People's Party. The local government helps manage the town, its services, and its community.
What's in the Name?
The name La Font d'En Carròs means "The Fountain of Carròs" in Valencian. The Spanish name for the town is Fuente Encarroz. Many towns in Spain have names that tell you something about their history or features, like a fountain or a special family name.
See also
In Spanish: Fuente Encarroz para niños
