Quartell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quartell
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Province | Valencia | |
Comarca | Camp de Morvedre | |
Judicial district | Sagunto | |
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• Total | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) | |
Population
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• 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
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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.
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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.