Segart

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Segart
Coat of arms of Segart
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaCamp de Morvedre
Judicial districtSagunt
Government
 • MayorVicent de Paül Garriga (PP)
Area
 • Total6.60 km2 (2.55 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total188
 • Density28/km2 (74/sq mi)
DemonymSegartí/Segartina
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46592
LanguageValencian (Catalan)
WebsiteOfficial website

Segart is a town in the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain, belonging to the province of Valencia in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre. Until the mid-20th century, it was called Segart of Albalat.

Economy

Economy is traditionally based on agriculture, with cultivation of olives, almonds, carob and vine. Irrigated areas grow oranges. Livestock include sheep.

Main sights

  • Hermitage of Segart
  • Parish church, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
  • Segart Castle, of Moorish (13th century) origins, conquered by James I of Aragon. It is situated atop a hill.
  • El Garbí panoramic point ov view.

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