Balazote | |
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| Coordinates: 38°53′N2°8′W / 38.883°N 2.133°W Coordinates: 38°53′N2°8′W / 38.883°N 2.133°W | |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 65.15 km2 (25.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) [1] | |
| • Total | 2,360 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Balazoteños |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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