Fontanars dels Alforins

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Fontanars dels Alforins
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 38°47′0″N0°47′6″W / 38.78333°N 0.78500°W / 38.78333; -0.78500
CountryFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Autonomous community Flag of the Valencian Community (2x3).svg  Valencian Community
Province Valencia
Comarca Vall d'Albaida
Judicial district Ontinyent
Government
   Alcalde Julio Biosca Llin (Compromís)
Area
  Total74.7 km2 (28.8 sq mi)
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2018) [1]
  Total979
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Alforiner, alforinera
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46635
Official language(s) Valencian
Website Official website

Fontanars dels Alforins (Spanish : Fontanares) is a municipality in the comarca of Vall d'Albaida in the Valencian Community, Spain. It lies in the Alhorines Valley.

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References

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