El Verger
El Verger (Valencian pronunciation: [el veɾˈdʒeɾ]; Spanish: Vergel [beɾˈxel]) is a town of 4,992 inhabitants situated 3 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea and 8 kilometres from Dénia, in the Comarca of Marina Alta, Valencian Community, Spain. The main attractions are the Main Street, two medieval towers and a neoclassical church. The town's crest, recently resuscitated, pays homage to its name: it displays two trees and four flowers.
El Verger | |
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El Verger Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 38°50′34″N 0°0′34″E | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| Province | Alicante |
| Comarca | Marina Alta |
| Judicial district | Dénia |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Ximo Coll (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.16 km2 (3.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 4,520 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vergerí, vergerina Vergerer, vergerera |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 03770 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian |
| Website | Official website |
The Prime Meridian crosses El Verger.
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