Llocnou de Sant Jeroni facts for kids
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Llocnou de Sant Jeroni
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 Llocnou de Sant Jeroni
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 | 6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 542 | ||
| • Density | 83.4/km2 (216.0/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Llocnouí, llocnouïna | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46726
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Llocnou de Sant Jeroni (pronounced: lyok-NOW day sant hay-ROH-nee) is a small town in eastern Spain. It is known as a municipality. This means it is a local government area. The town is part of the Valencian Community. This is one of Spain's 17 self-governing regions.
Llocnou de Sant Jeroni is located in the province of Valencia. It is also part of a smaller area called the comarca of Safor. The town is quite small. In 2018, only about 542 people lived there. The official language spoken here is Valencian. This is a language similar to Catalan.
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Where is Llocnou de Sant Jeroni?
Llocnou de Sant Jeroni is in the Safor region. This area is in the eastern part of Spain. It is close to the Mediterranean Sea. The town sits about 98 meters (321 feet) above sea level. This is like being on a small hill. The total area of the municipality is about 6.5 square kilometers. That is roughly 2.5 square miles.
How the Town is Governed
Like other towns in Spain, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni has a local government. The head of the town is called the Alcalde. This is like a mayor. The current mayor is Ricard Igualde Garcia. The local government helps manage services for the people living in the town. These services include things like public spaces and local rules.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a basic unit of local government. It is a defined area with its own local council. This council makes decisions for the people living there. In Spain, municipalities handle many local affairs. These include things like town planning and local services. Llocnou de Sant Jeroni is one of many municipalities in Spain.
The Valencian Community
Llocnou de Sant Jeroni is part of the Valencian Community. This is an autonomous community in Spain. An autonomous community is like a state or a region with its own government. It has some power to make its own laws. The Valencian Community is famous for its beautiful coastlines. It is also known for its unique culture and language.
The Safor Region
The town is located in the comarca of Safor. A comarca is a traditional region in Spain. It is larger than a single town but smaller than a province. The Safor region is known for its agriculture. It also has many beautiful beaches. The main city in Safor is Gandia. Llocnou de Sant Jeroni is part of this larger regional community.
See also
In Spanish: Lugar Nuevo de San Jerónimo para niños
