Jalón

Municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
Jalón
Coat of arms of Jalón
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38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W / 38.74056°N 0.01222°W / 38.74056; -0.01222
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceAlicante
ComarcaMarina Alta
Judicial districtDenia
Government
 • AlcaldeJoan Miquel Garcés Font (2011) (BNV)
Area
 • Total34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi)
Elevation
189 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total2,683
 • Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonymxaloner(a) (va)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03727
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website

Xaló (Valencian: [ʃaˈlo]; Spanish: Jalón Spanish: [xaˈlon]), is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Geography

The town of Jalón is located in the Jalón Valley. The Jalón or Gorgos river crosses the town, which has a length of 55 km (34 miles).

Climate

Jalón's climate is mild with mild winters and bearable summers due to its proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. The rainiest month is usually October.

Main sights

References

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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