Burjassot (Valencian: [buɾdʒaˈsɔt]; Spanish: Burjasot [buɾxaˈsot]) is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain.
Burjassot
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| Coordinates: 39°30′23″N 0°24′24″W / 39.50639°N 0.40667°W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
| Province | Valencia |
| Comarca | Horta Nord |
| Judicial district | Paterna |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Rafael García García (2015) (PSOE) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 37,584 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (29,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Burjassoter, burjassotera |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 46100 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian, Spanish |
| Website | Official website |
Museums
editThe Museum of Geology at the University of Valencia is located on calle Doctor Moliner. It has several collections of geological and paleontological materials such as meteorites and fossils. There are also other items of historical value.[specify] In 1996, it was recognized by the Concierge Museum of Culture of the Ministry of Culture of the Generalitat Valenciana. It is developing an important role in conservation.
Notable people
edit- Guillem Agulló i Salvador, Valencian anti-fascist
- Sergio Ballesteros, former footballer
- Miguel Alfonso Herrero, footballer
References
edit- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
External links
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