
Canet lo Roig () is a
municipality in the
''comarca'' of
Baix Maestrat
Baix Maestrat (; es, Bajo Maestrazgo ) is a coastal Comarques of the Valencian Community, ''comarca'' located in the north of the Provinces of Spain, province of Castellón (province), Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain. The capital of the '' ...
in the
Valencian Community, Spain.
The
Serra de Sant Pere rises southeast of the town and the
Cérvol River flows north of it. The
Moles de Xert rise west of Canet, on the right side of the road between this town and
Xert
Xert () is a Municipalities of Spain, municipality in the Comarques of the Valencian community, ''comarca'' of Baix Maestrat in the Valencian Community, Spain.
The mountains known as Moles de Xert rise above the town and are included in its admin ...
.
It is an agricultural town surrounded by cultivated plots, mainly
almond
The almond (''Prunus amygdalus'', syn. ''Prunus dulcis'') is a species of tree native to Iran and surrounding countries, including the Levant. The almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus ...
,
carob and
olive
The olive, botanical name ''Olea europaea'', meaning 'European olive' in Latin, is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. When in shrub form, it is known as ''Olea europaea'' ...
trees, as well as some cereal fields.
The population of the town is under 900. Canet lo Roig is part of the
Taula del Sénia free association of municipalities. Canet lo Roig has its own "village language", like most rural villages, but inhabitants speak Valencian and Spanish.
References
External links
Página web de Canet lo Roig Ple de l'Ajuntament Canet lo RoigInstitut Valencià d'Estadística
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Municipalities in the Province of Castellón
Baix Maestrat