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Les Useres

Municipality

Les Useres/Useras

Coat of arms

Les Useres

Location in Spain

Country

Spain

Comarca

Alcalatén

Judicial district

Castellón de la Plana

Area

• Total

80.7 km² (31.2 sq mi)

Elevation

401 m (1,316 ft)

Population

(2018)

• Total

966

• Density

11.970/km² (31.00/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Useranos

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postal code

12118

Official language(s)

Valencian

Les Useres (also known as Useras in Spanish) is a small town in the Valencian Community of Spain. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. The town is located in a region known as Alcalatén.

Where is Les Useres?
- Location in Spain
- Size of the Area
Who Lives in Les Useres?
- Population Details
How is Les Useres Governed?
- Local Leadership
Important Events
- The 2007 Forest Fire
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Where is Les Useres?

Location in Spain

Les Useres is found in the eastern part of Spain. It is part of the Castellón province. This province is within the larger Valencian Community. The town sits about 401 meters (1,316 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up compared to places near the coast.

Size of the Area

The municipality of Les Useres covers an area of about 80.7 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 8,070 football fields. It is a rural area with a mix of small villages and countryside.

Who Lives in Les Useres?

Population Details

As of 2018, about 966 people lived in Les Useres. This makes it a small community. People from Les Useres are called "Useranos." The main language spoken here is Valencian. This is one of the official languages of the Valencian Community.

How is Les Useres Governed?

Local Leadership

Like many towns, Les Useres has a leader called an Alcaldesa. This is the Spanish word for mayor. Since 2007, the Alcaldesa has been Delia Valero Ferri. She is a member of the PSOE. This party is one of the main political groups in Spain. The local government works to serve the people of Les Useres.

Important Events

The 2007 Forest Fire

In August 2007, Les Useres faced a big challenge. A forest fire broke out nearby. About 120 residents had to leave their homes for safety. This shows how important it is to protect natural areas from fires. Local authorities worked hard to keep everyone safe.