Elda

Elda^[a] is a city and municipality located in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, 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 nearly 100,000 inhabitants. The river Vinalopó flows through the urban area of Elda.

CountrySpain

Elevation

395 m (1,296 ft)

Demonymseldense (Sp.)
elder, -a (Val.)

Official language(s)

• Spanish
• Valencian

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Elda
City and municipality
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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
• Alcalde (Mayor)	Rubén Alfaro Bernabé (PSPV-PSOE)
Area
• City and municipality	44.86 km2 (17.32 sq mi)
Elevation	395 m (1,296 ft)
Population  (2025-01-01)[1]
• City and municipality	55,222
• Density	1,231/km2 (3,188/sq mi)
• Urban	100,000
Demonyms	eldense (Sp.) elder, -a (Val.)
Official language(s)	Spanish Valencian
Linguistic area	Spanish
Postcode	03600
Website	Official website

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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 (Moors and Christians).

Spanish is the main language of the city, however in neighbouring Petrer the main language is Valencian.