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Quartell
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Coat of arms of Quartell
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Quartell is located in Spain
Quartell
Quartell
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Valencia
Comarca Camp de Morvedre
Judicial district Sagunto
Area
 • Total 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,561
 • Density 488/km2 (1,263/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Quarteller, quartellera
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46510
Official language(s) Valencian

Quartell is a small town and a municipality located in eastern Spain. It is found in the Province of Valencia, within a fertile area called Camp de Morvedre.

This town is quite close to the sea. It is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of Valencia, which is the capital city of the province. Quartell is also just 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of Sagunto.

Exploring Quartell: Location and Features

Quartell is part of the Valencian Community, one of Spain's autonomous communities. It sits at an elevation of 40 meters (130 feet) above sea level. The total area of the municipality is 3.2 square kilometers (1.2 square miles).

People and Language in Quartell

As of 2018, about 1,561 people live in Quartell. People from Quartell are called Quarteller (for males) or quartellera (for females). The main official language spoken here is Valencian.

Local Government: The Alcalde

The leader of the municipality in Spain is called an Alcalde. In 2007, the Alcalde of Quartell was Francisco Huguet Queralt. He was a member of the PP.

Landmarks and Places of Interest

One important building in Quartell is the church of Santa Ana. It is a beautiful place of worship in the town.

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The church of Santa Ana in Quartell.

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