Jalón
Municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Jalón (Spanish: [xaˈlon]; Valencian: Xaló [ʃaˈlo]), is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.
Jalón
Xaló | |
|---|---|
| Xaló (official) | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Jalón Location in the Province of Alicante  Jalón Jalón (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
| Province | Alicante |
| Comarca | Marina Alta |
| Judicial district | Dénia |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Joan Miquel Garcés Font (2011) (BNV) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 3,104 |
| • Density | 89.74/km2 (232.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | xaloner, -a (Val.) jalonense (Sp.) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 03727 |
| Official language(s) | |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
The town of Jalón is located in the Jalón Valley (la Vall de Xaló). The Jalón (Xaló) or Gorgos river crosses the town, which has a length of 55 km (34 miles).
Climate
Jalón's climate is mild with mild winters and bearable summers due to its proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. The rainiest month is usually October.
