Les Alqueries

Les Alqueries (Valencian pronunciation: [lez alkeˈɾi.es]) is a town in eastern Spain, in the province of Castellón, part of the autonomous community of Valencia.

les Alqueries
les Alqueries/Alquerías del Niño Perdido
Town Hall.
les Alqueries
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°53′47″N 0°06′49″E
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceCastelló
ComarcaPlana Baixa
Judicial districtVila-Real
Government
  MayorConsuelo Sanz Molés
Area
  Total12.6 km2 (4.9 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total4,460
  Density350/km2 (920/sq mi)
DemonymAlqueriers
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12530
Official language(s)Valencian and Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website

Economy is based on agriculture, specializing in growing oranges. It became an independent commune from Vila-real in 1985.

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