Sant Mateu is a town and municipality in eastern Spain, in the province of Castellón, part of the autonomous community of Valencia.

Sant Mateu
Coat of arms of Sant Mateu
Sant Mateu is located in Spain
Sant Mateu
Sant Mateu
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 40°27′54″N 0°10′49″E / 40.46500°N 0.18028°E / 40.46500; 0.18028
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceCastelló
ComarcaBaix Maestrat
Judicial districtVinaròs
Area
 • Total64.6 km2 (24.9 sq mi)
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total1,974
 • Density31/km2 (79/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Santmatevà, santmatevana
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12170
Official language(s)Valencian
Main square in Sant Mateu.

Spanish/Mexican cartoonist and writer Sergio Aragonés was born here.

Sights

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The most interesting sights in Sant Mateu are:

  • Església arxiprestal church building.
  • Ermita de la Mare de Déu dels Àngels de Sant Mateu located in the Serra de la Vall d'Àngel mountain range east of the town.

References

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