Massalfassar facts for kids
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Massalfassar
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 Massalfassar
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | ||
| Comarca | Horta Nord | ||
| Judicial district | Massamagrell | ||
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| • Total | 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | ||
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| • Total | 2,480 | ||
| • Density | 992/km2 (2,570/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Massalfassarí/na | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46560
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Massalfassar is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the Horta Nord area within the Valencian Community. This town is a great example of a typical Spanish community.
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About Massalfassar
Massalfassar is a municipality in the Province of Valencia. It is found in the eastern part of Spain. The town is quite small in size. Its total area is about 2.5 square kilometers.
Where is Massalfassar?
Massalfassar is located in the Valencian Community. This is one of the many autonomous communities in Spain. It is also part of the Horta Nord region. This region is known for its rich farming land.
The town sits very close to sea level. Its elevation is only about 9 meters high. This low elevation is typical for towns near the coast.
People and Language
As of 2018, about 2,480 people lived in Massalfassar. The people from Massalfassar are called Massalfassarí or Massalfassarina.
The main language spoken here is Valencian. This is one of the official languages in the Valencian Community. It is very similar to Catalan.
Who Leads Massalfassar?
Every municipality in Spain has a leader. This leader is called an Alcalde. The Alcalde is like a mayor. They are in charge of running the town.
What is a Mayor?
A mayor, or Alcalde, is the head of the local government. They make decisions for the town. These decisions help the community run smoothly. They work on things like public services and town projects.
The Alcalde of Massalfassar in 2003 was Joaquín Soler Garibo. He was part of the PP. This is one of the major political parties in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Masalfasar para niños
