Cinctorres | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Location in Spain | ||
Coordinates: 40°35′N 0°13′W / 40.583°N 0.217°W | ||
Country | Spain | |
Autonomous community | Valencian Community | |
Province | Castellón | |
Comarca | Ports | |
Judicial district | Vinaròs | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Antonio Ripollés Ortí (2007) (PSOE) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 34.9 km2 (13.5 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 907 m (2,976 ft) | |
Population (2009) | ||
• Total | 498 | |
• Density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Cinctorrà | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 12318 | |
Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Website | Official website |
Cinctorres is a town in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, pertaining to the region of the Ports of Morella. As of 2009[update], it has 498 inhabitants.
The municipality is located in a small plateau between Monte Bovalar and the valley of Caldes river. Thanks to its position, the city offers spectacular landscaping views. It is not uncommon to see the flight of vultures, which nest in the environs of the nearby rocks.
Todolella, La Mata de Morella, Portell de Morella, Castellfort, Morella and Forcall, all in the province of Castellón.
The main economic activity, like in other neighbouring localities, is the cattle ranch, in particular pig cattle. In the last few years, due to the growing importance acquired by the interior tourism, there has been an increase of rural lodgings, as a complement to the agrarian activity. Construction and service companies are also growing in importance.