Segart

Segart
Municipality

Coat of arms
Segart
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°41′0″N 0°22′25″W / 39.68333°N 0.37361°W / 39.68333; -0.37361Coordinates: 39°41′0″N 0°22′25″W / 39.68333°N 0.37361°W / 39.68333; -0.37361
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Valencia
Comarca Camp de Morvedre
Judicial district Sagunt
Government
  Mayor Vicent de Paül Garriga (PP)
Area
  Total 6.60 km2 (2.55 sq mi)
Elevation 300 m (1,000 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 188
  Density 28/km2 (74/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Segartí/Segartina
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 46592
Language Valencian (Catalan)
Website Official website

Segart is a town in the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain, belonging to the province of Valencia in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre. Until the mid-20th century, it was called Segart of Albalat.

Economy

Economy is traditionally based on agriculture, with cultivation of olives, almonds, carob and vine. Irrigated areas grow oranges. Livestock include sheep.

Main sights

  • Hermitage of Segart
  • Parish church, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
  • Segart Castle, of Moorish (13th century) origins, conquered by James I of Aragon. It is situated atop a hill.
  • El Garbí panoramic point ov view.


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