Burjassot
Town and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Burjassot,[a] in Valencian, spelled Burjasot in Spanish,[b] is a town and municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain.
Country
Spain
SpainElevation59 m (194 ft)
Burjassot
Burjasot | |
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 Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 39°30′23″N 0°24′24″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
| Province | Valencia |
| Comarca | Horta Nord |
| Judicial district | Paterna |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde (Mayor) | Rafael García García (2015) (PSPV-PSOE) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 41,299 |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (31,000/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | • burjassoter, -a (Val.) • burjasotense (Sp.) |
| Official language(s) | |
| Linguistic area | Valencian |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 46100 |
| Website | Official website |
Museums
The Museum of Geology at the University of Valencia is located on carrer Doctor Moliner. It has several collections of geological and paleontological materials such as meteorites and fossils. There are also other items of historical value.[specify] In 1996, it was recognized by the Concierge Museum of Culture of the Ministry of Culture of the Generalitat Valenciana. It is developing an important role in conservation.
Notable people
- Guillem Agulló i Salvador, Valencian anti-fascist
- Sergio Ballesteros, former footballer
- Miguel Alfonso Herrero, footballer
See also
Notes
- Pronunciation of Burjassot:
Valencian: [buɾdʒaˈsɔt] - Pronunciation of Burjasot (unofficial):
Spanish: [buɾxaˈsot]
