Elda

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Elda
Flag Coat of arms
Location in the Valencian Community, Spain
Location in the comarca Vinalopó Medio
Coordinates: 38°28′44″N 0°47′48″W / 38.47889, -0.79667
Country	Spain
Province	Alicante
Comarca	Vinalopó Mitjà
Judicial district	Elda
Government
- Mayor	Adela Pedrosa(PP)
Area
- Total	44.86 km² (17.3 sq mi)
Elevation	395 m (1,296 ft)
Population (2006)
- Total	55,138
- Density	1,239/km² (3,209/sq mi)
- Demonym	Eldense (Spanish) Eldenc, -a (Catalan)
- Language	Castillian
Postcode	03600
Market Days	Tuesday and Saturday
Distance to Alicante: 39 km (24 mi)
Website: http://www.elda.es/

Elda is a city located in the province of Alicante, Spain. It has an area of 45.8 square kilometers (17.7 sq mi) and, according to the 2002 census, a total population of 55,571 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 famous 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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• Ayuntamiento de Elda, Town Hall of Elda, in Spanish.
• Museo del Calzado, Footwear Museum of Elda, in Spanish.
• More info on Elda

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