Onda, Castellón facts for kids
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Onda
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Municipality
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Onda, panoramic view
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 Onda
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Castellón | ||
| Comarca | Plana Baixa | ||
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| • Total | 108.42 km2 (41.86 sq mi) | ||
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194 m (636 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 24,850 | ||
| • Density | 229.20/km2 (593.63/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
12200
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 964 (Castellón) | ||
| Website | www.onda.es | ||
Onda is a charming town located in eastern Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community, which is like a large region, and sits within the Castellón province. About 24,859 people call Onda home.
A very important feature near Onda is the Sitjar dam. This dam helps to store water from the Millars River. This water is then used to irrigate, or water, the many fields nearby, helping crops grow.
People from Onda
Many interesting people have come from Onda. Here are a few:
- Ibn al-Abbar (1199–1260), a talented poet, diplomat, and scholar from a long time ago.
- Zayyan ibn Mardanish (fl. 1229–1270), a historical figure.
- Vicente Alejandro Guillamón (born 1930), a well-known journalist and writer.
- Enrique Saura (born 1954), a famous footballer.
- José Ramos Castillo (born 1974), a Paralympic swimmer who has achieved great things.
- Patricia Campos Doménech (born 1977), a naval aviator and football coach.
- Vicente Ballester (born 1980), a professional cyclist.
- Víctor Cabedo (1989–2012), another professional cyclist.
See also
- In Spanish: Onda (Castellón) para niños
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