Torremanzanas / La Torre de les Maçanes
Torremanzanas (Spanish: [ˌtoremanˈθanas]) or La Torre de les Maçanes (Valencian: [la ˈtore ðe lez maˈsanes]) is a municipality in the comarca of Alacantí in the Valencian Community, Spain. It owes its name to an ancient Almohad fortification located in the upper part of the town (valencian "Torre", english "Tower") and evokes a tradition of hospitality since "Maçanes" means inns.[1]
Torremanzanas La Torre de les Maçanes | |
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  Torremanzanas La Torre de les Maçanes Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 38°36′24″N 0°25′9″W | |
| Country |  |
| Autonomous community | .svg.png){kind=small} |
| Province | Alicante |
| Comarca | Alacantí |
| Judicial district | San Vicente del Raspeig |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Felipe Sirvent Cantó (2007) (PP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.48 km2 (14.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 788 m (2,585 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 742 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | torruano, torruana |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 03108 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian |
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