L'Alfàs del Pi
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| Coordinates : Time zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer : CEST (GMT +2) |
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| Native name | L'Alfàs del Pi (Valencian) | ||||
| Spanish name | Alfaz del Pi | ||||
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| Country | Spain | ||||
| Autonomous Community | Valencian Community | ||||
| Province | Alicante | ||||
| Comarca | Marina Baixa | ||||
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| Land Area | 19.26 km² | ||||
| Altitude | 88 m AMSL | ||||
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| Population | 18,469 (2006) | ||||
| Density | 959 hab./km² (2006) | ||||
L'Alfàs del Pi (in Valencian) or Alfaz del Pi (in Spanish) is a Valencian town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Spain, lying at the foot of Sierra Helada.
L'Alfàs del Pi has an area of 19.3 km² and, according to the 2006 census, a total population of 18,469 inhabitants. It has the second biggest concentration of Norwegian residents abroad.[citation needed] The economy of L'Alfàs del Pi is mainly based on tourism. The most important monument in the city is the Catholic church of Cristo del Buen Acierto, built in 1784. The town's symbol is a pine tree, that can be found in the church square. It is home to a nationally renownd film festival which runs each year.
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