Xeraco
Xeraco (Valencian pronunciation: [ʃeˈɾako]; Spanish: Jaraco [xaˈɾako]) formerly also named as "Jaraco" (in Castillian language) is a municipality in the comarca of Safor in Valencia, Spain. Like many coastal towns it is divided into the original village of Xeraco and the new beach resort, Xeraco Platja. Xeraco is separated from the neighbouring beach resorts of Gandia and Tavernes by the Riu Vaca and swamp land containing native population of birds. It is an essentially agricultural village.
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Xeraco Location in Spain Xeraco Xeraco (Valencian Community) Xeraco Xeraco (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 39°1′55″N 0°12′56″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| Province | Valencia |
| Comarca | Safor |
| Judicial district | Gandia |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | José Salvador Tejada (2018) (PSPV-PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 5,702 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Xeraquer, xeraquera |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 46770 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian |
| Website | Official website |
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