Piles (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈpiles]) is a municipality in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Piles
Coat of arms of Piles
Piles is located in Spain
Piles
Piles
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 38°56′28″N 0°7′56″W / 38.94111°N 0.13222°W / 38.94111; -0.13222
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaSafor
Judicial districtGandia
Government
 • AlcaldeCristina Fornet Ausina
Area
 • Total3.90 km2 (1.51 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total2,688
 • Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Piler, pilera
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46712
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website

One of the watchtowers to defend Valencia against north-African forces was built in Piles 1577.

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.