La Torre d'en Doménec facts for kids
La Torre d'en Doménec, also known as La Torre dels Domenges, is a small town in the Valencian Community of Spain. It's located inland, meaning it's not on the coast. The town is protected by the Serra d'en Galceran mountain range, which helps shield it from strong winds coming from the north and east.
Quick facts for kids
La Torre d'en Doménec
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 La Torre d'en Doménec
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Castellón | ||
| Comarca | Plana Alta | ||
| Judicial district | Castellón de la Plana | ||
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| • Total | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 306 m (1,004 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 191 | ||
| • Density | 59.7/km2 (154.6/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Torretí, torretina | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
12184
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
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About La Torre d'en Doménec
This small municipality is located in the province of Castelló. It is part of the Plana Alta area. The official language spoken here is Valencian.
Location and Size
La Torre d'en Doménec is about 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) north of the city of Castelló de la Plana. This makes it a northern part of the Valencian Community. The town covers a small area of about 3.2 square kilometers.
A Glimpse into History
Historically, La Torre d'en Doménec was connected to other nearby towns. For a long time, it depended on Les Coves de Vinromà. Later, starting in the year 1319, it came under the protection of the Knights of Montesa. These were a powerful military order. Until the 1800s, the town's church matters were handled by the parish in the neighboring town of Vilanova d'Alcolea.
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