Burjassot

Burjassot
Municipality

Coat of arms
Burjassot

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 39°30′23″N 0°24′24″W / 39.50639°N 0.40667°W / 39.50639; -0.40667Coordinates: 39°30′23″N 0°24′24″W / 39.50639°N 0.40667°W / 39.50639; -0.40667
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Valencia
Comarca Horta Nord
Judicial district Paterna
Government
  Alcalde Jordi Sebastià i Talavera (2011) (BLOC-Compromís)
Area
  Total 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Elevation 59 m (194 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 37,667
  Density 11,000/km2 (29,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Burjassoter, burjassotera
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 46100
Official language(s) Valencian
Website Official website

Burjassot (Valencian pronunciation: [buɾdʒaˈsɔt]) is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Museums

The Museum of Geology at the University of Valencia is located on calle Doctor Moliner. It has several collections of geological and paleontological materials such as meteorites and fossils. There are also other items of historical value. In 1996, it was recognized by the Concierge Museum of Culture of the Ministry of Culture of the Generalitat Valenciana. It is developing an important role in conservation.

Notable people

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