Jalón
Xaló (Valencian: [ʃaˈlo]; Spanish: Jalón Spanish: [xaˈlon]), is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.
Jalón
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Xaló | |
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Coordinates: 38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W | |
Country | ![]() |
Autonomous community | ![]() |
Province | Alicante |
Comarca | Marina Alta |
Judicial district | Denia |
Government | |
• Alcalde | Joan Miquel Garcés Font (2011) (BNV) |
Area | |
• Total | 34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi) |
Elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 2,683 |
• Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Demonym | xaloner(a) (va) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 03727 |
Official language(s) | Valencian |
Website | Official website |
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
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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