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View of ArgelitaJuan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Argelita

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Argelita (Aragonese: Archelita, Catalan: Argeleta) is a municipality in the comarca of Alto Mijares, Castellón, Valencia, Spain. In 2015, it had a population of 147, located in the Alto Mijares region, next to the Argelita River or Villahermosa. Its term occupies 15.5 km2 and is 40 km from Castellón. It is located in the valley that forms the Villahermosa River and is surrounded by high mountains, as well as irrigated orchards that its inhabitants have been cultivating throughout history. Its pleasant temperature and its beautiful landscapes mean that its population increases significantly in summer.

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Although registered as a predominantly Castillian-speaking municipality because it is the traditional language of the town center located on the Western river bank, the small settlements of La Laguna and La Canaleta on the Eastern river bank are traditionally Valencian-speaking.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Argelita
Province
Castellón
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
139
Altitude
312 m
Area (IGN)
16.4 km²
District
Alto Mijares
Postcode
12230
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8 photographs of Argelita, taken here and in its own light.

Juan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY-SA 4.0
Argelita: Castillo del Buey Negro (Argelita). Antiguo reino almohade de Sayyid Abu Zayd · Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Fotos de Argelita septiembre 2024 · Photo: 19Tarrestnom65 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Edificio público en Argelita con Oficina de Turismo · Photo: 19Tarrestnom65 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Juan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY 4.0
Casas engalanadas. VII Feria-mercado Medieval Argelita 2025. · Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel (CC BY 4.0)
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Gastronomía de Argelita, comarca Alto Mijares (Castellón). · Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel (CC BY 4.0)
Juan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY 4.0
Gastronomía y repostería de Argelita, comarca Alto Mijares (Castellón). · Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel (CC BY 4.0)
Juan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY 4.0
Valle de Argelita. Río de Villahermosa y Peñas Negras. · Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel (CC BY 4.0)
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Río de Villahermosa a su paso por el valle de Argelita. · Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel (CC BY 4.0)