Jalón

Jalón
Xaló
Municipality
Xaló (official)
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Jalón
Coat of arms
Jalón is located in Province of Alicante
Jalón
Jalón
Location in the Province of Alicante
Jalón is located in Spain
Jalón
Jalón
Jalón (Spain)
Coordinates: 38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W / 38.74056°N 0.01222°W / 38.74056; -0.01222
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceAlicante
ComarcaMarina Alta
Judicial districtDénia
Government
 • AlcaldeJoan Miquel Garcés Font (2011) (BNV)
Area
 • Total
34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi)
Elevation
189 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
 • Total
3,104
 • Density89.74/km2 (232.4/sq mi)
Demonym(s)xaloner, -a (Val.)
jalonense (Sp.)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03727
Official language(s)
WebsiteOfficial website

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

Geography

The town of Jalón is located in the Jalón Valley (la Vall de Xaló). The Jalón (Xaló) 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

References

  1. ↑ National Statistics Institute (13 December 2025). "Municipal Register of Spain of 2025".