Xaló (Valencian: [ʃaˈlo]; Spanish: Jalón Spanish: [xaˈlon]), is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Jalón
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    Xaló
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Coat of arms of Jalón
Jalón is located in Province of Alicante
Jalón
Jalón
Location in the Province of Alicante
Jalón is located in Spain
Jalón
Jalón
Jalón (Spain)
Coordinates: 38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W / 38.74056°N 0.01222°W / 38.74056; -0.01222
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceAlicante
ComarcaMarina Alta
Judicial districtDenia
Government
 • AlcaldeJoan Miquel Garcés Font (2011) (BNV)
Area
 • Total34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi)
Elevation
189 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total2,683
 • Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonymxaloner(a) (va)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03727
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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The town of Jalón is located in the Jalón Valley. The Jalón or Gorgos river crosses the town, which has a length of 55 km (34 miles).

Climate

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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.

Main sights

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References

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