Albatera
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| Coordinates : 38º 10' 43" N 0º 52' 05" W Time Zone : CET (UTC+1) - summer: CEST (UTC+2) |
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| Native name | Albatera (Spanish) | ||||
| Spanish name | Albatera | ||||
| Founded | 17th century | ||||
| Postal code | 03340 | ||||
| Area code | 34 (Spain) + 965 (Alicante) | ||||
| Website | http://www.albatera.org/ | ||||
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| Country | Spain | ||||
| Autonomous Community | Comunidad Valenciana | ||||
| Province | Alicante | ||||
| Comarca | Vega Baja del Segura | ||||
| Mayor | Francisco García Gelardo (PSPV) | ||||
| Geography | |||||
| Land Area | 66.55 km² | ||||
| Altitude | 20 m AMSL | ||||
| Population | |||||
| Population | 10,499 (2005) | ||||
| Density | 157.8 hab./km² (2005) | ||||
Albatera is a town and municipality located in the comarca of Vega Baja del Segura, in the province of Alicante, part of Valencia, Spain. Albatera has an area of 66.5 km² and, according to the 2005 census, a total population of 10,499 inhabitants. The economy of Albatera is mainly based on trade and agriculture. The most important monument in the city is the baroque Catholic church of Santiago Apóstol, built in 1727.
[edit] External links
- Ayuntamiento de Albatera, Town Hall of Albatera, in Spanish.
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