Xeraco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Xeraco
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 Xeraco
Location in Province of Valencia
Xeraco
Location in Valencian Community
Xeraco
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Safor | |
| Judicial district | Gandia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,702 | |
| • Density | 282.3/km2 (731.1/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Xeraquer, xeraquera | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46770
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Xeraco (pronounced sheh-RAH-koh) is a town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is an area in eastern Spain. Xeraco is part of a larger region called Safor.
Like many towns near the coast, Xeraco has two main parts. There is the older village of Xeraco and a newer beach area called Xeraco Platja. A river named Riu Vaca and some swampy land separate Xeraco from other nearby beach towns like Gandia. This swampy area is home to many native birds. Xeraco is mainly a farming village.
Where is Xeraco?
Xeraco is about 57 kilometers (35 miles) south of Valencia City. The village itself is about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away from its beach, Xeraco Platja.
How to Get There
- By Road: You can reach Xeraco using the N-332 road.
- By Highway: The AP-7 highway has an exit for Xeraco, which is shared with the town of Xeresa.
- By Train: There is a train station in Xeraco. It is on the C-1 Line, which connects to Valencia.
Who Lives in Xeraco?
The number of people living in Xeraco has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- In 2000, about 4,982 people lived there.
- By 2008, the population grew to 6,259 people.
- In 2017, the number was around 5,715 people.
- As of 2018, the town had 5,702 residents.
Friends Around the World
Xeraco has a special friendship with another town. This is called a "twin town" relationship.
- Xeraco's twin town is Bruguières in France.
See also
In Spanish: Jaraco para niños
