Xaló (Valencian: [ʃaˈlo]; Spanish: Jalón Spanish: [xaˈlõ̞n]), is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.
Jalón
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Municipality | |
Xaló | |
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Coordinates: 38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W | |
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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(s) | xaloner(a) (va) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 03727 |
Official language(s) | Valencian |
Website | Official website |
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).
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.
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