Meliana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Meliana
Municipality
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Coat of arms
Meliana Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Valencia
Comarca	Horta Nord
Judicial district	Moncada
Area
• Total	4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	10,662
• Density	2,269/km2 (5,880/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Melianer/a
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	46133
Official language(s)	Valencian and Spanish

Meliana is a small town in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is part of a region called Horta Nord. This area is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. Meliana is officially a municipality, which means it's like a local government area.

Discover Meliana: A Spanish Town

Meliana is located in the eastern part of Spain. It is close to the big city of Valencia. The town is part of the province of Valencia. It is also in a comarca called Horta Nord. A comarca is like a traditional district or region.

Life in Meliana

Meliana is home to over 10,000 people. The people who live here are called Melianer or Melianera. The town is quite small, covering only about 4.7 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 12 meters above sea level.

People in Meliana speak two official languages. These are Valencian and Spanish. Both languages are important for daily life and culture in the town.

Meliana's Past: A Tile Factory Story

Around the year 1860, Meliana had a special mosaic tile factory. This factory was quite famous. It tried out new ways to make workers more productive. They wanted to compete well with other factories, especially in the textile industry.

These new methods continued until the 1880s. However, some people started to criticize them. A local newspaper wrote that the ways workers were treated were not fair. This shows how ideas about fair work changed over time.

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In Spanish: Meliana para niños