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Elda

Elda
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nameElda
settlement_typeCity and municipality
image_flagBandera d'Elda.svg
image_shieldEscut d'Elda.svg
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mapframe-markercity
map_captionLocation of Elda
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subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameSpain
subdivision_type1Autonomous Community
subdivision_name1Valencian Community
subdivision_type2Province
subdivision_name2Alicante
subdivision_type3Comarca
subdivision_name3Vinalopó Mitjà
subdivision_type4Judicial district
subdivision_name4Elda
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameRubén Alfaro Bernabé (PSOE)
area_total_km244.86
elevation_m395
population_as_of
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population_demonymeldense, -a
postal_code_typePostcode
postal_code03600
website

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Elda (; , ) is a city and municipality located in the province of Alicante, Spain. , 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 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

CD Eldense is based in the city.

People

  • Manuel Arellano, the economist, was born here in 1957
  • 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

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