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Carcaixent

Town

Carcaixent (Valencian:; Spanish: Carcagente) is a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, eastern Spain, with c. 22,000 inhabitants. Its origins go back to prehistoric Iberian and Roman times, with some remainders in its area. It is located in the Ribera Alta comarca, 40 km south of the provincial capital Valencia. It is the birthplace of the orange growth and its flourishing commerce in the 19th and 20th centuries. Currently, its inhabitants live basically on agriculture and the service sector.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Carcaixent
Province
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
21,934
Altitude
31 m
Area (IGN)
58.9 km²
District
Ribera Alta
Postcode
46740
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The essentials for getting around Carcaixent without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.1212° N, 0.4497° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
46740
Altitude
31 m
Population (INE 2025)
21,934 inhabitants
District
Ribera Alta
Province / region
Valencia · Valencia
Official website
carcaixent.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Carcaixent's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Carcaixent

4 registered places to stay

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