Burjassot

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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 José Luis Andrés Chavarrías (2007) (PSOE)
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 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], Spanish: Burjasot) is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain. The footballer José Carlos Cerveró was born there on 11 December 1979.

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.

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