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Country
  
Spain

Comarca
  
Medio Vinalopó

Demonym(s)
  
Eldenses

Elevation
  
395 m

Province
  
Province of Alicante

Autonomous community
  
Valencian community

Judicial district
  
Elda

Postcode
  
03600

Population
  
53,540 (2014)

Local time
  
Wednesday 10:46 AM

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Weather
  
18°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 49% Humidity

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Elda ([ˈelda], [ˈɛɫda]) is a city located in the province of Alicante, Spain. As of 2009, 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.

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Map of Elda, Alicante, Spain

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.

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People

  • Elia Barceló, the writer, was born here in 1957
  • Alba Rico, Spanish singer and actress from Violetta, was born here in 1989.
  • References

    Elda Wikipedia


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