Elda[a] is a city and municipality located in the province of Alicante, Spain. As of 2009[update], it has a total population of 55,618 inhabitants, ranking as the 7th most populous city in the province. Elda joins together with the town of Petrer to form a conurbation with over 85,000 inhabitants. The river Vinalopó flows through the urban area of Elda.
Elda | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Elda | |
  Elda  Elda | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′44″N 0°47′48″W / 38.47889°N 0.79667°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous Community | Valencian Community |
| Province | Province of Alicante |
| Comarca | Vinalopó Mitjà |
| Judicial district | Elda |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rubén Alfaro Bernabé (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.86 km2 (17.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 52,404 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Eldense/sa |
| Postcode | 03600 |
| Website | Official website |
Elda is known for its footwear industry, in particular for women's shoes. Tourist sites include the Footwear Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the Torre del Homenaje del castillo (a tower dating from the 12th century), Castelar Square, Count of Coloma Palace, the Town Hall and the church of Santa Ana. It also celebrates the important festival of Moros y Cristianos
Sport edit
CD Eldense is based in the city.
People edit
- Elia Barceló, the writer, was born here in 1957
- Ana Oncina the illustrator, was born here in 1989
- Isabel Ortuño, handballer, was born here in 1982
- Pedrito Rico, singer, actor and dancer
- Alba Rico, Spanish singer and actress from Violetta, was born here in 1989.
- Juan Pascual Azorín Soriano, former mayor
- Antonio Gades, 1936 flamenco dancer
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Spanish pronunciation: [ˈelda], Valencian: [ˈɛlda, -dɛ]
References edit
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
External links edit
- Ayuntamiento de Elda, Town Hall of Elda (in Spanish)
- Museo del Calzado, Footwear Museum of Elda (in Spanish)
