La Pobla Llarga facts for kids
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La Pobla Llarga
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 La Pobla Llarga
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 | 10.1 km2 (3.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 4,482 | |
| • Density | 443.8/km2 (1,149/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Poblatà, poblatana | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46670
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
La Pobla Llarga is a small town in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is located in an area called Ribera Alta. This town was once famous for growing oranges and selling them.
Today, most people in La Pobla Llarga work in farming or in jobs that provide services, like shops and restaurants.
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Life in La Pobla Llarga
Getting Around: Transport
It's easy to travel to and from La Pobla Llarga. The town has a public transport system run by a company called FGV.
You can use the Cercanías Valencia train service. This train connects La Pobla Llarga to Valencia city and other nearby towns. The train station in La Pobla Llarga is on the C-2 line.
Trains run from the town to Valencia every 20 minutes. You can also drive to La Pobla Llarga from Valencia using the A-7 highway and then the CV-564 road.
Schools and Learning
La Pobla Llarga has about 4,500 people living there. For students, there are a few schools:
- A public school called Doctor Sanchis Guarner.
- A high school named Pere d' Esplugues High School.
- A private school, Colegio Santa Ana, where students learn in English, Catalan, and Spanish.
The town also has a music school called Unió Musical La Pobla Llarga.
Health Care
For health needs, La Pobla Llarga has its own medical center, the Centre de salut La Pobla Llarga. If someone needs a hospital, there are larger hospitals nearby, like Alzira Hospital and Hospital Lluís Alcanyís de Xàtiva.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in La Pobla Llarga has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population:
| 1990 | 1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2010 |
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| 4.537 | 4.376 | 4.463 | 4.390 | 4.339 | 4.373 | 4.372 | 4.473 | 4.451 | 4.379 | 4.420 | 4.754 |
Important Buildings and Places
La Pobla Llarga has many old and interesting buildings:
- Antigua Alquería y necrópolis: These are very old ruins from the time when Arabs lived here.
- Cruz del Término (Creu de Terme): A Gothic-style cross from the 13th century.
- Pont de l’Ase: An old bridge.
- Ayuntamiento: The town hall, built in the 14th century.
- Iglesia Parroquial: The main church of the town.
- Casa Miñana: A historic house.
- Casa del Baró de santa Bàrbera: The house of the Baron of Santa Bàrbera.
- Plaça de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats: A town square designed by Silvestre d' Edeta.
- Magatzem Ballester: A warehouse built in 1930, showing a mix of styles called eclecticism and Modernisme.
- Cinema Monterrey: A cinema built in 1950 by architect Juan Guardiola Martinez. He was a student of Antoni Gaudí, a very famous architect.
- Mercat: The market building, which is also in the Modernisme style.
Town Culture
Every year, La Pobla Llarga celebrates a festival for San Caxlit and the Moors and Christians. This festival remembers the history of the region. In October 2010, the actor Vincent Pérez helped open these holiday celebrations.
Famous People from La Pobla Llarga
Some well-known people come from La Pobla Llarga:
- David Bernabéu: A Spanish road bicycle racer.
- David Albelda: A Spanish retired footballer. He played for the Spanish national team in two World Cups and at Euro 2004. He played in 51 international games for his country.
See also
In Spanish: Puebla Larga para niños
