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Massanassa
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Coat of arms of Massanassa
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Massanassa is located in Spain
Massanassa
Massanassa
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Valencia
Comarca Horta Sud
Judicial district Catarroja
Area
 • Total 5.60 km2 (2.16 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 9,538
 • Density 1,703.2/km2 (4,411/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Massanasser, Massanassera
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46470
Official language(s) Valencian

Massanassa is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the Horta Sud area, which is in the Valencian Community. This region is on the eastern coast of Spain.

Massanassa is known for its local culture and traditions. It is a place where many people live and work. The town is part of the Valencia province.

Location and Geography

Massanassa is situated in the Valencian Community of Spain. It is very close to the big city of Valencia. The town is part of the Horta Sud comarca, which is a type of region.

How Big is Massanassa?

The total area of Massanassa is about 5.60 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small town. It is located at an elevation of 14 meters above sea level.

People and Language

As of 2018, about 9,538 people lived in Massanassa. People from Massanassa are called "Massanasser" (for males) or "Massanassera" (for females).

Official Language

The main official language spoken in Massanassa is Valencian. This language is very similar to Catalan. Many people also speak Spanish.

Government and Leadership

Like all towns in Spain, Massanassa has a local government. This government helps run the town and serves its people.

The Mayor of Massanassa

The leader of the town is called the Alcalde, which means mayor. The current mayor of Massanassa is Vicente Salvador Pastor Codoñer. He belongs to a political group called the PP. The mayor and the town council make decisions for the community.

Daily Life in Massanassa

Life in Massanassa is typical of a small Spanish town. People enjoy local festivals and traditions. The town has its own postal code, which is 46470.

Time Zone Information

Massanassa uses CET during most of the year. This means it is one hour ahead of UTC. During summer, they switch to CEST, which is two hours ahead of UTC.

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