Elda

Elda
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian community
Province	Alicante
Comarca	Medio Vinalopó
Judicial district	Elda
Government
• Mayor	Ruben Alfaro Bernabe (PSOE)
Area
• Total	44.86 km2 (17.32 sq mi)
Elevation	395 m (1,296 ft)
Population  (2009)
• Total	50,168
• Density	1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Demonym	Eldenses
Postcode	03600
Website	Official website

Plaza Mayor

Elda (Spanish: [ˈelda], Catalan pronunciation: [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.

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.

People

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

See also

• Route of the Castles of Vinalopó

External links

• Ayuntamiento de Elda, Town Hall of Elda, in Spanish.
• Museo del Calzado, Footwear Museum of Elda, in Spanish.