Vilamarxant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vilamarxant
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Church and Arab tower
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 Vilamarxant
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Camp de Túria | |
| Judicial district | Llíria | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 71.1 km2 (27.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,550 | |
| • Density | 134.32/km2 (347.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Vilamarxanter, vilamarxantera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46191
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Vilamarxant (also known as Villamarchante in Spanish) is a cool town, or "municipality," located in Spain. It's part of a region called the Valencian Community, specifically in an area known as Camp de Túria. This town is a place where people live, work, and go to school, just like your own town!
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About Vilamarxant
Vilamarxant is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It's located in the eastern part of Spain. The town is part of the Valencia province, which is within the larger Valencian Community. This community is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities," meaning it has its own government and culture.
Where is Vilamarxant?
Vilamarxant is found in the Camp de Túria comarca. A comarca is a traditional region in Spain, often grouping several municipalities together. The town sits about 160 meters (around 525 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 71.1 square kilometers (27.5 square miles).
People of Vilamarxant
As of 2018, about 9,550 people lived in Vilamarxant. People from Vilamarxant are called Vilamarxanter (for boys and men) or vilamarxantera (for girls and women). The main language spoken here is Valencian, which is a language similar to Catalan.
How Vilamarxant is Run
Like most towns, Vilamarxant has a local government. The main leader is called the Alcalde, which is like a mayor. The Alcalde helps make decisions for the town and its people. In 2018, the Alcalde was Vicente Betoret Coll.
Famous People from Vilamarxant
Some well-known people have come from Vilamarxant!
- Raúl Albiol (born in 1985) is a professional football player. He plays for the Spanish club Villarreal CF and has also played for the Spanish national team. He's a defender, known for his strong play.
- Miguel Albiol (born in 1981) is also a professional football player. He is Raúl's older brother.
See also
In Spanish: Villamarchante para niños
