Almassora
Town and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Almassora,[a] also known as Almazora,[b] is a town and municipality in the comarca of Plana Alta, Valencian Community, Spain.
Country
Spain
SpainElevation31 m (102 ft)
Almassora
Almazora | |
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 Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 39°56′25″N 0°3′45″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
| Province | Castellón |
| Comarca | Plana Alta |
| Judicial district | Villarreal |
| Government | |
| • Alcaldessa (Mayoress) | María Tormo (2023-) (PP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 29,159 |
| • Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | Almassoran almassorí, -ina (Val.) almazorín, -ina (Sp.) |
| Official language(s) | |
| Linguistic area | Valencian |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 12550 |
| Dialing code | 964 |
| Website | Official website |
Urbanized areas
- Almassora
- La Platja
- L'Horta
- El Secà
- Polígon industrial
History
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[2] And in 1647 the Ermita de Santa Quiteria was built.
Notable people
- Robert Juan-Cantavella
- Javi Costa (Javier 'Javi' Costa Estirado), footballer
- Miguel Ángel Tena, retired footballer
See also
Notes
- Pronunciation of Almassora:
Valencian: [almaˈsoɾa] - Pronunciation of Almazora (unofficial):
Spanish: [almaˈθoɾa]
