Llanera de Ranes facts for kids
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Llanera de Ranes
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 Llanera de Ranes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Costera | |
| Judicial district | Xàtiva | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.3 km2 (3.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,049 | |
| • Density | 112.8/km2 (292.1/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Llanerano/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46814
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Llanera de Ranes is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, a region in eastern Spain. The town is part of the comarca (a type of region) called Costera. It sits on flat land next to the Canyoles river.
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History of Llanera de Ranes
Llanera de Ranes is a very old community. In 1646, it had only 44 houses. A big change happened around the year 1700 when the Moors, who had lived in Spain for a long time, left the area. This made the village almost empty.
The 1743 Earthquake
In 1743, a very strong earthquake hit the area. Many people in Llanera de Ranes died. Because of this disaster, a nearby town called Torrent de Fenollet, which was also badly damaged and almost empty, became part of Llanera de Ranes.
Population Growth
After the earthquake, the population slowly started to grow again. By 1794, about 500 people lived in Llanera de Ranes. This number continued to increase, reaching 840 people by 1897. Today, the town has around 1,000 residents.
What Grows in Llanera de Ranes?
The land around Llanera de Ranes is used for farming. Farmers grow different types of crops depending on whether the land is watered or not.
Crops from Irrigated Land
On land that gets water (irrigated land), farmers grow:
- Citrus fruits (like oranges and lemons)
- Various vegetables
- Corn
- Tubers (like potatoes, which grow underground)
Crops from Unirrigated Land
On land that does not get extra water (unirrigated areas), farmers grow:
- Olives
- Carob (a type of tree that produces pods)
- Grapes
- Cereals (like wheat or barley)
See also
- You can learn more about Llanera de Ranes in Spanish here: Llanera de Ranes para niños
