Tous, Spain facts for kids
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Tous, Spain
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 Tous, Spain
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | ||
| Comarca | Ribera Alta | ||
| Judicial district | Alzira | ||
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| • Total | 127.50 km2 (49.23 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,352 | ||
| • Density | 10.604/km2 (27.464/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Togüero/a | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46269
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | ||
Tous (pronounced like "tows") is a small town in Spain. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. Tous is located in the Valencian Community, which is a region in eastern Spain. It is part of the province of Valencia.
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What Happened in Tous?
Tous is well-known for a big event that happened on October 20, 1982. This event was a dam failure. A dam is a large barrier built across a river to hold back water.
The Great Flood of 1982
On that day, there was extremely heavy rainfall. The rain caused the Jucar river to swell up very quickly. The water level rose so much that it broke the Tous Dam.
Why Did the Dam Break?
The people operating the dam could not open the special gates that let water out safely. Because of this, the water went over the top of the dam. Then, the dam could not hold back the huge amount of water anymore and it broke.
The Impact of the Flood
When the dam broke, a massive flood happened. A huge amount of water, about 16,000 cubic meters per second, rushed out. This is like 16,000 large bathtubs of water flowing every second! The flood caused a lot of damage and affected more than 30 people. This big flood is still remembered as La Pantanada.
Who Leads Tous?
The leader of a municipality in Spain is called an Alcalde. The current Alcalde of Tous is Cristóbal García Santafilomena. He is a member of the People's Party.
Where is Tous Located?
Tous is in the Ribera Alta area. This is a comarca, which is a traditional region in Spain. The town is about 64 meters (210 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 127.50 square kilometers (49.23 square miles).
How Many People Live in Tous?
As of 2023, about 1,352 people live in Tous. People from Tous are called "Togüero" (for a boy or man) or "Togüera" (for a girl or woman).
What Language is Spoken?
The official language spoken in Tous is Spanish.
See Also
In Spanish: Tous para niños
