Llutxent
Llutxent (Valencian pronunciation: [ʎuˈtʃent]) is a town located in the eastern part of Spain, in the Valencian Community, within the county of the Vall d'Albaida, 80 km south of Valencia and 110 km north of Alicante. As of 2016, it is inhabited by 2,402 people.
Llutxent | |
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Clockwise: Llutxent's info-sign, Town hall building, Del Mig Street, View from top of The Coast, Town's Main Square during Moors and Christians, Montsant avenue | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Llutx | |
Llutxent Location of Llutxent Llutxent Llutxent (Valencian Community) Llutxent Llutxent (Europe) | |
| Coordinates: 38°56′33″N 0°21′23″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| Province | Valencia |
| Comarca | Vall d'Albaida |
| Judicial district | Ontinyent |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Pep Estornell Català (Unity for Llutxent) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.1 km2 (15.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 280 m (920 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 2,373 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Llutxentine llutxentí, -ina (va) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 46838 |
| Official languages | Valencian and Spanish |
| Website | Official website |
The town's economy is based on agriculture, construction, transport and the manufacture of pallets, and a small services sector.
The town was first settled by Ancient Romans.
Llutxent is host to one of the most popular Moors and Christians celebrations during the end of April, attracting many people around the Valencian Community to see the festival.
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