Piles, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Piles
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 | 3.90 km2 (1.51 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,688 | |
| • Density | 689.2/km2 (1,785.1/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Piler, pilera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46712
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Piles (pronounced PEE-les) is a small town in Spain. It is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. Piles is located in the Valencian Community, a special region in Spain.
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Welcome to Piles!
Piles is part of a larger area called Safor. This area is known as a comarca in the Valencian Community. It's a great place to learn about Spanish history and culture.
Where is Piles?
Piles is located in the province of Valencia. This province is part of the Valencian Community. It is in eastern Spain, close to the Mediterranean Sea. The town itself is only about 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level.
A Look at Piles' History
Piles has an interesting past. In 1577, a special watchtower was built here. This tower helped defend the city of Valencia. It protected the area from forces coming from North Africa. The tower was an important part of the region's defense system long ago.
Life in Piles
As of 2018, about 2,688 people live in Piles. People from Piles are called Pilers (for males) or Pileras (for females). The main language spoken here is Valencian. This is one of the official languages in the Valencian Community.
Who Leads Piles?
The leader of Piles is called the Alcalde. This is like a mayor in other countries. The current Alcalde of Piles is Cristina Fornet Ausina. The Alcalde helps run the town and make decisions for its people.
See also
In Spanish: Piles (Valencia) para niños
