Albocàsser () or Albocácer in

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is a

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in Castellón,

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, Spain. It is located in the ''

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'' of

Alt Maestrat Alt Maestrat (; es, Alto Maestrazgo) is a comarca in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto ...

and has a population of 1439 inhabitants.INE - Municipal Register: Official Population Figures since 1996
/ref> The area is

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and very picturesque, especially during the

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and

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tree blooming season. Albocàsser is surrounded by mountain ranges; the

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is located SW of the town and the Montegordo to the north.

References

External links

Albocàsser Town Hall official webpage

Institut Valencià d'Estadística

Municipalities in the Province of Castellón Alt Maestrat Maestrazgo {{Valencia-geo-stub