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{{Infobox settlement
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| name = Bétera
| name = Bétera
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| image_shield = Escut de Bétera (de fet).svg
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| subdivision_type3 = [[Comarcas of Spain|Comarca]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Comarcas of Spain|Comarca]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Camp de Túria]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Camp de Túria]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Judicial district]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Judicial districts of Spain|Judicial district]]
| subdivision_name4 = Llíria
| subdivision_name4 = Llíria
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| established_title = <!-- Founded -->
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| population_footnotes = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
| population_total = 20292
| population_total = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_total}}
| population_as_of = 2008
| population_demonym = Beterà, beterana
| population_demonym = Beterà, beterana
| population_note =
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| blank_info_sec1 = [[Valencian]]
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| postal_code_type = [[List of postal codes in Spain|Postal code]]
| postal_code_type = [[List of postal codes in Spain|Postal code]]
| postal_code = 46117
| postal_code = 46117
| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in Spain|Dialing code]]
| area_code_type = [[169-160]]
| area_code =
| area_code =
| leader_title = [[Alcalde]]
| leader_title = [[Mayoress]]
| leader_name = José Manuel Martínez Aloy
| leader_name = Mª Elia Verdevío Escribá
| leader_party =
| leader_party = PP
| website = {{official website|http://www.betera-ayto.com/}}
| website = {{official website|http://www.betera.es}}
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'''Bétera''' ({{IPA-ca|ˈbeteɾa|va}}) is a [[Municipalities of Spain|municipality]] in the [[Comarques of the Valencian Community|''comarca'']] of [[Camp de Túria]] in the [[Valencia (autonomous community)|Valencian Community]], Spain. With 19,491 inhabitants, it is the second most populous town in the Camp de Túria shire (INE 2007), in the second zone of the [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]] metropolitan area.
'''Bétera''' ({{IPA-va|ˈbeteɾa}}) is a [[Municipalities of Spain|municipality]] in the [[Comarques of the Valencian Community|''comarca'']] of [[Camp de Túria]] in the [[Valencia (autonomous community)|Valencian Community]], Spain. With 23.647 inhabitants, it is the second most populous town in the Camp de Túria shire (INE 2018), in the second zone of the [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]] metropolitan area.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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[[File:Fachada del Castillo de Bétera.JPG|thumb|The facade of Bétera Castle in 2008]]
Bétera is situated on the southern slopes of the [[Serra Calderona]], 15&nbsp;km from Valencia and 23&nbsp;km from the Mediterranean Sea on the border with the Valencian "market garden", [[Horta Nord|L'Horta]]. It has a slightly undulating surface, reaching the 156 meters at its highest point.
Bétera is situated on the southern slopes of the [[Serra Calderona]], 15&nbsp;km from Valencia and 23&nbsp;km from the Mediterranean Sea on the border with the Valencian "market garden", [[Horta Nord|L'Horta]]. It has a slightly undulating surface, reaching 156 meters at its highest point.


Its geographical location between the sea and mountains provides a microclimate, which is the mildest of the region, where the prevailing winds are [[Levant (wind)|Levant]] and [[Ponente]]. The rains occur mainly in autumn and spring.
Its geographical location between the sea and mountains provides a microclimate, which is the mildest of the region, where the prevailing winds are [[Levant (wind)|Levant]] and [[Ponente]]. The rains occur mainly in autumn and spring.


As it is in the metropolitan area of Valencia, there are several road links, such as the Burjasot-Torres Torres road, the Bétera-Olocau road, the San Antonio de Benagéber road which links to the motorway Valencia Turia-Ademuz (CV-35) and the Mediterranean motorway (A-7), as well as others leading to the parishes and neighbourhoods of the city and surrounding towns.
As it is in the metropolitan area of Valencia, there are several road links, such as the Burjassot-Torres Torres road, the Bétera-Olocau road, the San Antonio de Benagéber road which links to the motorway Valencia Turia-Ademuz (CV-35) and the Mediterranean motorway (A-7), as well as others leading to the parishes and neighbourhoods of the city and surrounding towns.


Public transport is accessible via one of the northern terminal stations of Metro Line 1 of Valencia. This railway line (which, though given the title "Metro", is more a commuter rail) is heir to the former Valencia Trenet, ranging from Bétera to the Pont de Fusta station in Valencia. The Sanatori Psiquiàtric stop also serves the town.
Public transport is accessible via one of the northern terminal stations of Metro Line 1 of Valencia. This railway line (which, though given the title "Metro", is more a commuter rail) is heir to the former Valencia Trenet, ranging from Bétera to the Pont de Fusta station in Valencia. The Sanatori Psiquiàtric stop also serves the town.

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== Sport ==

The 2024 [[Vuelta a la Comunitat Valenciana Feminas]] began at Betera.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/video/sport/dplus-sport-dplus-sport-sport/vuelta-cv-feminas?pv=6170905&s=0 | title=Discovery+ }}</ref>


== Districts and Parishes ==
== Districts and Parishes ==
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*'''Masia Arnal:'''. Les Almudes.
*'''Masia Arnal:'''. Les Almudes.
*'''Mas Camarena:'''. La Esmeralda, Las Fuentes, Oasis, Sector A, Soto de Camarena and Jardines de Camarena.
*'''Mas Camarena:'''. La Esmeralda, Las Fuentes, Oasis, Sector A, Soto de Camarena and Jardines de Camarena.
*'''Providencia:'''. Camí de Paterna, Urbanisations Cumbre de San Antonio, Torre En Conill and la Virgen de la Estrella.
*'''Providencia:'''. Camí de Paterna, Urbanisations Cumbres de San Antonio, Torre En Conill and la Virgen de la Estrella.


The southern part of town has grown rapidly in recent years, and there are several developments planned and under construction, contiguous to the urban area.
The southern part of town has grown rapidly in recent years, and there are several developments planned and under construction, contiguous to the urban area.
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* [[Godella]]
* [[Godella]]
* [[Moncada, Valencia|Montcada]]
* [[Moncada, Valencia|Montcada]]
* [[Náquera|Nàquera]]
* [[Nàquera]]
* [[Paterna]]
* [[Paterna]]
* [[Puebla de Vallbona|Pobla de Vallbona]]
* [[Pobla de Vallbona]]
* [[Serra, Valencia|Serra]]
* [[Serra, Valencia|Serra]]
* [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]]
* [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]]
* [[San Antonio de Benagéber]]
* [[San Antonio de Benagéber]]

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== History ==
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[[File:Fachada del Castillo de Bétera.JPG|thumb|left|Facade of Bétera Castle in 2008.]]

Betera is a village with a very long history. The very first residents were on VI century b.C., they were the Iberians. There also have lived the romans, moriscos, visigoths, and arabians.


== Twinning ==
== Twinning ==
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* {{flag|Italy}} [[Pont-Saint-Martin, Aosta Valley|Pont-Saint-Martin]] ([[Val d'Aosta]], [[Italy]])
* {{flag|Italy}} [[Pont-Saint-Martin, Aosta Valley|Pont-Saint-Martin]] ([[Val d'Aosta]], [[Italy]])


{{commons category|Bétera}}
{{Commons category|Bétera}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}


{{Camp de Túria}}
{{Camp de Túria}}
{{Municipalities in Valencia|state=autocollapse}}
{{Municipalities in Valencia|state=autocollapse}}
{{Authority control}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Betera}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Betera}}

Latest revision as of 22:57, 11 February 2024

Bétera
Municipality
Flag of Bétera
Flag
Coat of arms of Bétera
Coat of arms
Bétera is located in Spain
Bétera
Bétera
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°35′36″N 0°27′46″W / 39.59333°N 0.46278°W / 39.59333; -0.46278
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaCamp de Túria
Judicial districtLlíria
Government
 • MayoressMª Elia Verdevío Escribá (PP)
Area
 • Total75.70 km2 (29.23 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total23,647
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Beterà, beterana
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46117
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website

Bétera (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈbeteɾa]) is a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Túria in the Valencian Community, Spain. With 23.647 inhabitants, it is the second most populous town in the Camp de Túria shire (INE 2018), in the second zone of the Valencia metropolitan area.

Geography[edit]

The facade of Bétera Castle in 2008

Bétera is situated on the southern slopes of the Serra Calderona, 15 km from Valencia and 23 km from the Mediterranean Sea on the border with the Valencian "market garden", L'Horta. It has a slightly undulating surface, reaching 156 meters at its highest point.

Its geographical location between the sea and mountains provides a microclimate, which is the mildest of the region, where the prevailing winds are Levant and Ponente. The rains occur mainly in autumn and spring.

As it is in the metropolitan area of Valencia, there are several road links, such as the Burjassot-Torres Torres road, the Bétera-Olocau road, the San Antonio de Benagéber road which links to the motorway Valencia Turia-Ademuz (CV-35) and the Mediterranean motorway (A-7), as well as others leading to the parishes and neighbourhoods of the city and surrounding towns.

Public transport is accessible via one of the northern terminal stations of Metro Line 1 of Valencia. This railway line (which, though given the title "Metro", is more a commuter rail) is heir to the former Valencia Trenet, ranging from Bétera to the Pont de Fusta station in Valencia. The Sanatori Psiquiàtric stop also serves the town.

Sport[edit]

The 2024 Vuelta a la Comunitat Valenciana Feminas began at Betera.[2]

Districts and Parishes[edit]

Surrounding Bétera are also the following districts:

  • El Baró:. Urbanisation Vall de Flors.
  • La Malla:. Urbanisation La Masia and the military base "Jaime I", under NATO high command.
  • Mallaetes:. La Cornada and Montesano.
  • Masia Arnal:. Les Almudes.
  • Mas Camarena:. La Esmeralda, Las Fuentes, Oasis, Sector A, Soto de Camarena and Jardines de Camarena.
  • Providencia:. Camí de Paterna, Urbanisations Cumbres de San Antonio, Torre En Conill and la Virgen de la Estrella.

The southern part of town has grown rapidly in recent years, and there are several developments planned and under construction, contiguous to the urban area.

Bordering towns[edit]

Twinning[edit]

Bétera is twinned with:

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bétera.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ "Discovery+".
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