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Demography
Its population stands at 9,375 (INE 2017).

Economy
Traditionally committed to agriculture (rice and fruit crops mainly), its economy suffered a major change when the practice was intensified, focusing only on rice, fruit trees and vegetables. As a result, previous crops became extinct.

Its vicinity to Valencia played a key role with regards to its industrialisation, which greatly developed in the textile and logging industry. Nowadays its industry has specialised in many areas.

Means of Transport
Traditional roads — such as vía Augusta and Ruzafa's Old Way (camino viejo de Ruzafa) — and ways such as Fus and carretera real de Madrid have been currently replaced by better adapted ones such as Pista de Silla or avenida del Sur. This town can be accessed from Valencia through V-31 motorway.

Since the late 19th century, the railway has also been used as a means of transport.

Religious heritage

 * Saint Peter’s Parish Church (Iglesia parroquial de San Pedro): 18th century.
 * Saint Anthony of Padua's Church (Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua): 20th century.

Civilian PUBLIC monuments

 * Alquería de Soria: A 18th century alquería typical from l'Horta region.
 * Casa de los Obreros (Worker's House): Made in 1929, this building now serves as headquarters office to preserve the local records of the region (archivo municipal).
 * Townhall: Commonly known as "Las Escuelas Viejas  (  les Escoles Velles '' in Valencian), this building was made in 1932.
 * Old Townhall: A late 19th century building.

Festivities (local celebrations)

 * Town Main Festivities: Celebrated to honour 'Its Holiness the Christ of Life' (Santísimo Cristo de la Vida), the big day is on the 24th of June, John the Baptist's nativity or Saint John's Eve. Festivities begin two weeks before by holding an opening ceremony and a musical show. Celebrations include Paella's Fest (Festival de paellas), desfile de moros i cristians parade, Cabalgata (parade), Music Bands Festival and Hogueras de San Juan (bonfires). Due to Saint John's festivities to honour 'Its Holiness the Christ of Life' (Santísimo Cristo de la Vida), the festive and literary magazine La terreta is annually issued in June.
 * Fallas: Taking place in March, they finish on the 19th.
 * 9 October Celebrations: It is the Valencian region day, so a range of cultural and festive events are held.

Important Figures

 * Manuel Penella Raga, composer 1847-1909.
 * Antonio Vázquez Bernabeu, physician of the Spanish National Health System. He worked in Melilla within the indigenous police troops. Due to his actions during La Loma de los Árboles combat on the 16th of June 1921, he was awarded La Cruz Laureada de San Fernando. (1896 - 1936).
 * Gabriel Cualladó, photographer (1925-2003).
 * Salvador Seguí Pérez, musician and composer (1939-2004).
 * Vicente Moreno Peris, football player (1974-).
 * Antonio Martínez Penella, sculptor (1917-2008).