Ibiza (town)

For other uses, see Ibiza (disambiguation).
Ibiza
Eivissa (Catalan)
Ibiza (Spanish)
Municipality
Eivissa

View of the Dalt Vila of Eivissa and its cathedral

Flag
Coat of arms
Nickname(s): Vila d'Eivissa, Vila

Location of Ibiza town on Ibiza island
Ibiza

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 38°54′32″N 1°25′58″E / 38.90889°N 1.43278°E / 38.90889; 1.43278
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Balearic Islands
Province Balearic Islands
Island Ibiza
Judicial district Ibiza
Founded 654 BC
Government
 • Batlessa Virginia Marí Rennesson (PP)
Area
 • Total 11.14 km2 (4.30 sq mi)
Elevation 99 m (325 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 49,768
 • Density 4,500/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ibizan
eivissencs (Catalan)
ibicencos (Spanish)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 07800
Official language(s) Catalan and Spanish
Website Official website

Ibiza (Catalan: Eivissa [əjˈvisə]; Spanish: Ibiza), also known as Ibiza Town, is a city and municipality located on the southeast coast of the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands autonomous community.

Overview

Although called Ibiza in English and Spanish, the official name is the Catalan Eivissa (as restored in 1986) and its inhabitants call it the Vila d'Eivissa or simply Vila ("Town"). It is divided into two main parts: the old town, called the Dalt Vila (literally "Upper Town"), located on a little mountain by the sea, and the modern part, called the Eixample ("extension").

The city, which has a population of 49,768 (2012), is the capital and most populous settlement of the island and of the Pine Islands group, which includes Ibiza and Formentera.

Tourism

It is widely known and visited for its exciting nightlife. One of the island's most notable nightclubs, Pacha, is located in Ibiza itself.

Main sights

Sights include the cathedral of Santa Maria d'Eivissa (14th century), located at the top of the Dalt Vila, and the Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins. Nearby is also the monument of Christ, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a 23-metre-high (75 ft) statue inspired by Christ the Redeemer, which is 3.1 miles (5.0 km) north of the city.

Climate

Climate data for Eivissa Airport 6m (1981-2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 15.7
(60.3)		 15.9
(60.6)		 17.7
(63.9)		 19.7
(67.5)		 22.7
(72.9)		 26.8
(80.2)		 29.7
(85.5)		 30.3
(86.5)		 27.7
(81.9)		 24.0
(75.2)		 19.6
(67.3)		 16.7
(62.1)		 22.2
(72)
Daily mean °C (°F) 11.9
(53.4)		 12.1
(53.8)		 13.7
(56.7)		 15.6
(60.1)		 18.6
(65.5)		 22.6
(72.7)		 25.6
(78.1)		 26.3
(79.3)		 23.8
(74.8)		 20.2
(68.4)		 15.9
(60.6)		 13.1
(55.6)		 18.3
(64.9)
Average low °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6)		 8.3
(46.9)		 9.6
(49.3)		 11.4
(52.5)		 14.6
(58.3)		 18.4
(65.1)		 21.4
(70.5)		 22.2
(72)		 19.9
(67.8)		 16.5
(61.7)		 12.3
(54.1)		 9.5
(49.1)		 14.3
(57.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 37
(1.46)		 36
(1.42)		 27
(1.06)		 31
(1.22)		 27
(1.06)		 11
(0.43)		 5
(0.2)		 18
(0.71)		 57
(2.24)		 58
(2.28)		 53
(2.09)		 52
(2.05)		 413
(16.26)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 5 5 3 4 3 1 1 2 4 6 6 5 45
Mean monthly sunshine hours 162 166 211 246 272 299 334 305 236 205 157 151 2,744
Source: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Guía resumida del clima en España (1981-2010)". June 2011.

External links

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