Picanya facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Picanya
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 Picanya
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 Oest | |
| Judicial district | Torrente | |
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| • Total | 7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,409 | |
| • Density | 1,607/km2 (4,162/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Picañero/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46210
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Picanya (Valencian pronunciation: [piˈkaɲa]) is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Valencian Community of Spain. It is part of a region called Horta Sud, which is in the province of Valencia. Picanya is a place where about 11,400 people live.
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What is Picanya Like?
Picanya is a town in the eastern part of Spain. It is very close to the big city of Valencia. The town is not very high above sea level, only about 15 meters (around 50 feet). This means it is quite flat. The total area of Picanya is about 7.1 square kilometers. This is a small area, making it a cozy community.
Where is Picanya Located?
Picanya is found in the Valencian Community, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Think of an autonomous community like a large state or region within a country. Within the Valencian Community, Picanya is part of the province of Valencia. It is also in a smaller area called a comarca, specifically Horta Oest.
How Picanya is Governed
Like many towns, Picanya has a local government that helps run things. The main leader of the town is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The current mayor of Picanya is Josep Almenar i Navarro.
Local Elections and Parties
People in Picanya vote to choose who will represent them in the town council. This council makes decisions for the town. Since the late 1970s, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (often called PSOE) has usually won the most seats. This means they have had a strong say in how the town is run for a long time.
