Elda | |
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Coordinates: 38°28′44″N0°47′48″W / 38.47889°N 0.79667°W | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous Community | Valencian Community |
Province | Province of 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) [1] | |
• Total | 52,404 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Eldense/sa |
Postcode | 03600 |
Website | Official website |
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