Palmera facts for kids
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Palmera
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 Palmera
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Safor | |
| Judicial district | Gandia | |
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| • Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,047 | |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Palmerí, palmerina | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46714
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Palmera is a small town, or municipality, located in Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community, an area known for its unique culture and language. Palmera is found within the Safor comarca, which is like a county or region.
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Where is Palmera Located?
Palmera is situated in the Province of Valencia, which is part of the larger Valencian Community. This community is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of it like a state or a large region with its own government.
Geographical Details
The town is quite small in size, covering an area of about 1 square kilometer. It sits at an elevation of 17 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up, often close to coastal areas.
People of Palmera
As of 2018, about 1,047 people lived in Palmera. This makes it a small community where many people might know each other. People from Palmera are called Palmerí (for males) or palmerina (for females).
Official Language
The main language spoken in Palmera is Valencian. This is a language closely related to Catalan, and it's one of the official languages in the Valencian Community. Spanish is also widely understood and spoken.
How Palmera is Governed
Like other towns in Spain, Palmera is run by a local government. The head of this government is called the Alcalde, which is similar to a mayor. The current Alcalde of Palmera is Álvaro Catalá Muñoz. He belongs to a political party called BLOC. The Alcalde and the local council make decisions for the town.
Judicial District
Palmera is part of the Gandia judicial district. This means that legal matters for Palmera are handled in the city of Gandia.
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