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Rossell
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Coat of arms of Rossell
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Rossell is located in Spain
Rossell
Rossell
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Castellón
Comarca Baix Maestrat
Judicial district Vinaròs
Area
 • Total 74.9 km2 (28.9 sq mi)
Elevation
471 m (1,545 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 952
 • Density 12.710/km2 (32.92/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rossellà, rossellana
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12511
Official language(s) Valencian

Rossell (pronounced ro-SELL) is a small town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the Valencian Community. This area is known as the Baix Maestrat region.

The town sits at the eastern edge of the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountains. This specific part of the mountains is called Muntanyes de Benifassà. Rossell is also part of a group of towns called the Taula del Sénia. This group works together on different projects.

Exploring the Villages of Rossell

The municipality of Rossell includes a few smaller villages. These villages are part of the larger Rossell area.

What Villages Are Part of Rossell?

  • Bel: This village became part of Rossell in 1972. It is located in the Tinença de Benifassà area. No one lives there permanently, but people visit on weekends or holidays. Many visitors come during local festivals.
  • Les Cases del Riu: This village is close to the town of La Sénia. About 70 people live here.

See also

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