Potríes facts for kids
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Potries
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 Potries
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 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.07 km2 (1.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 | |
| • Density | 330.3/km2 (855.5/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Potrier, potriera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46721
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Potries (pronounced po-TREE-es) is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is a special region in the eastern part of Spain. Potries is part of a smaller area called the Safor comarca, which is like a county.
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About Potries
Potries is a charming municipality, which means it's a self-governing town. It's known for its quiet, traditional Spanish feel. The town is quite small, covering an area of about 3.07 square kilometers.
Where is Potries Located?
Potries is in the province of Valencia, within the larger Valencian Community. It's situated near the Mediterranean Sea, though not directly on the coast. The town is only about 12 meters (around 39 feet) above sea level. This low elevation means it has a mild climate.
Who Lives in Potries?
As of 2018, about 1,014 people lived in Potries. People from Potries are called Potrier (for boys and men) or potriera (for girls and women). The main language spoken in Potries is Valencian, which is a language similar to Catalan.
How is Potries Governed?
Like all towns in Spain, Potries has a local government. The main leader of the town is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The Alcalde of Potries is Juan Fernando Monzó Peiró. He is part of a political group called the BLOC. The local government helps manage services for the people living in Potries.
What is the Time Zone in Potries?
Potries follows CET, which is UTC+1. During the summer, they switch to CEST, which is UTC+2. This is common for many European countries. The postal code for Potries is 46721.
See also
- In Spanish: Potríes para niños
