Almassora
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| Country | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain |
| Autonomous community | File:Flag of the Valencian Community (2x3).svg Valencian Community |
| Province | Castellón |
| Comarca | Plana Alta |
| Judicial district | Villarreal |
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| • Alcalde | María Tormo (2023-) (PP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
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| Demonyms | Almassorí, almassorina |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 12550 |
| Dialing code | 964 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian |
| Website | Official website |
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Almassora (Valencian: [almaˈsoɾa]; Spanish: Almazora [almaˈθoɾa]) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Plana Alta, Valencian Community, Spain.
Urbanized areas
[edit | edit source]- Almassora
- La Platja
- L'Horta
- El Secà
- Polígon industrial
History
[edit | edit source]There are ancient Iberian remains within the municipal term. Its present location is from Muslim origin and it is said that the place received its name from Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir 'Almansor', the Caliph of Cordova.
James I of Aragon conquered the town from the saracens in 1234. the municipal charter was given in 1237. In 1616 a channel was built to bring the water from the Millars River to the town[1] And in 1647 the Ermita de Santa Quiteria was built.
Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Robert Juan-Cantavella
- Javi Costa (Javier 'Javi' Costa Estirado), footballer
- Miguel Ángel Tena, retired footballer
References
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