Jalón

For other uses, see Jalon (disambiguation).

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

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Municipality
Xaló
Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Alicante
Comarca	Marina Alta
Judicial district	Denia
Government
• Alcalde	Joan Miquel Garcés Font (2011) (BNV)
Area
• Total	34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi)
Elevation	189 m (620 ft)
Population  (2018)[1]
• Total	2,683
• Density	78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonym	xaloner(a) (va)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	03727
Official language(s)	Valencian
Website	Official website

Geography

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

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

• Route of the Valencian classics