Rocafort facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rocafort
Municipality
Coat of arms
Rocafort Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Valencia
Comarca	Horta Nord
Judicial district	Moncada
Area
• Total	2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Elevation	35 m (115 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	7,160
• Density	3,110/km2 (8,060/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Rocafortà, rocafortana
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	46111
Official language(s)	Valencian

Rocafort is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Valencian Community in Spain. It is part of an area called the Horta Nord comarca, which is like a local region. Rocafort is known for its quiet streets and friendly community, making it a pleasant place to live.

Discovering Rocafort

Rocafort is a charming town that offers a peaceful environment. It is situated just a short distance from the big city of Valencia. This makes it a great spot for people who want to enjoy a calm lifestyle but still be close to city activities.

Getting Around Rocafort

Getting to and from Rocafort is easy thanks to its public transport. The town has its own train station, Rocafort station. This station is on Line 1 of the Metrovalencia railway system. This means you can travel quickly to Valencia city and other nearby towns.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or city, along with the land around it, that has its own local council. This council helps manage things like schools, parks, and local services for the people living there. Rocafort is one such municipality in Spain.

The Horta Nord Region

Rocafort is part of the Horta Nord comarca. A comarca is a traditional region in Spain. The Horta Nord area is known for its fertile land, which has historically been used for farming. Even today, you can see green spaces and agricultural areas around Rocafort.

See also

In Spanish: Rocafort (Valencia) para niños