Elda

For other uses, see Elda (disambiguation).

Elda (Spanish: [ˈelda]; Valencian: [ˈɛlda], also [ˈɛldɛ]) is a city and municipality 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
City and municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Elda
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Coordinates: 38°28′44″N 0°47′48″W
Country	Spain
Autonomous Community	Valencian Community
Province	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)
• Total	52,404
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	eldense, -a
Postcode	03600
Website	Official website

Plaza Mayor

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

• 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

• 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)