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For other uses, see Jalon (disambiguation).

Jalón Xaló
Municipality
Xaló (official)
Town hall
Coat of arms
Jalón Location in the Province of Alicante Jalón Jalón (Spain)
Coordinates: 38°44′26″N 0°0′44″W
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Alicante
Comarca	Marina Alta
Judicial district	Dénia
Government
• Alcalde	Joan Miquel Garcés Font (2011) (BNV)
Area
• Total	34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi)
Elevation	189 m (620 ft)
Population  (2025-01-01)
• Total	3,104
• Density	89.74/km2 (232.4/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	xaloner, -a (Val.) jalonense (Sp.)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	03727
Official language(s)	Valencian Spanish
Website	Official website

Jalón (Spanish: [xaˈlon]; Valencian: Xaló [ʃaˈlo]) is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Geography

The town of Jalón is located in the Jalón Valley (la Vall de Xaló). The Jalón (Xaló) or Gorgos river crosses the town, which has a length of 55 km (34 miles).

Climate

Jalón's climate is mild with mild winters and bearable summers due to its proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. The rainiest month is usually October.

Main sights

• Route of the Valencian classics