Sinarcas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sinarcas
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The Town Hall
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 Sinarcas
Location in Province of Valencia
Sinarcas
Location in Valencian Community
Sinarcas
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Requena-Utiel | |
| Judicial district | Requena | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 102.5 km2 (39.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 899 m (2,949 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,124 | |
| • Density | 10.966/km2 (28.401/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sinarqueño/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46320
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | |
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Sinarcas is a small town in Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community and is located in the Province of Valencia. You can find Sinarcas about an hour's drive inland from the big city of Valencia. It's mostly a farming town. Farmers here grow things like grapes, lavender, and wheat. There are also farms that produce eggs from chickens.
Geography and Climate
Sinarcas is surrounded by beautiful pine forests. You'll also see lots of small bushes, like lavender, growing on the hillsides. The area can get very dry during the summer months.
The town is quite high up, about 1,000 meters (around 3,280 feet) above sea level. This means that even in summer, it's usually cooler here than in places closer to the coast. Sinarcas is a quiet town. Many young people have moved away to bigger towns where there are more job opportunities.
Local Food and Dishes
When you visit Sinarcas, you might want to try some of the local food. A special dish is a stew made with lamb. There's also a hearty soup that has homemade pasta and beans in it.
Things to Do and See
Sinarcas has several useful places and activities for its residents and visitors:
- A public swimming pool, great for cooling off in summer.
- A church building.
- If you like adventure, you can find watersports and canyoning activities nearby in Benagéber.
- The local library offers internet access.
- There is a post office for sending mail.
- You can find three shops to buy what you need.
- Several bars where people can relax.
- A primary school for younger students.
- A pharmacy for health needs.
- A fire station to help keep the community safe.
See also
- In Spanish: Sinarcas para niños
