Massamagrell facts for kids
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Massamagrell
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The Town Hall of Massamagrell
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 Massamagrell
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 | 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 15,752 | ||
| • Density | 2,541/km2 (6,580/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Massamagrellés/a | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46130
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Massamagrell (which is also called Masamagrell in Spanish) is a town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the comarca of Horta Nord. This area is part of the Valencian Community.
Massamagrell is a place where many people live. In 2018, about 15,752 people called Massamagrell home. The town is located in the Valencia province.
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About Massamagrell
Massamagrell is a municipality in Spain. A municipality is like a local government area. It has its own town council and mayor. The town is part of the larger Valencian Community. This is one of Spain's 17 self-governing regions.
Where is Massamagrell?
Massamagrell is in the eastern part of Spain. It is close to the city of Valencia. The town is part of a region called Horta Nord. This area is known for its fertile land.
Local Government
The town of Massamagrell has a leader called an Alcalde. This is the Spanish word for mayor. The mayor helps manage the town. The current mayor is Paco Gómez Laserna. He belongs to the PSOE political party.
The official language spoken in Massamagrell is Valencian. This is a language similar to Catalan. It is spoken in the Valencian Community.
Geography and Climate
Massamagrell is located at an elevation of about 15 meters (around 49 feet) above sea level. The total area of the municipality is 6.2 square kilometers. This is about 2.4 square miles.
Time Zone
Massamagrell uses Central European Time (CET). This is UTC+1. During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This is UTC+2. This change helps save energy.
Daily Life
The people who live in Massamagrell are called Massamagrellés (for males) or Massamagrellesa (for females). The town has its own postal code, which is 46130. This helps mail get to the right place.
The town hall, shown in the image, is an important building. It is where the local government works. It helps manage services for the people living in Massamagrell.
See also
In Spanish: Masamagrell para niños
