Alaior

Alaior (Catalan pronunciation: [ələˈjo], locally [(ə)ləˈo], [(ə)ˈlo]; previously in Spanish, Alayor) is a municipality on the island of Menorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It is situated 12 km from the capital, Maó. In 2005 it had a population of 8,671 and it covers an area of 109.77 km².

Alaior
Municipality
Alaior from air
Flag of Alaior
Coat of arms of Alaior
Map of Alaior in Menorca
Map of Alaior in Menorca
Alaior is located in Minorca
Alaior
Alaior
Location in Menorca
Alaior is located in Balearic Islands
Alaior
Alaior
Alaior (Balearic Islands)
Alaior is located in Spain
Alaior
Alaior
Alaior (Spain)
Coordinates: 39°56′3″N 4°8′24″E
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Balearic Islands
ProvinceBalearic Islands
IslandMenorca
Government
  MayorJosé Luis Benejam (PP)
Area
  Total110 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation130 m (430 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total9,012
  Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))
Postal code
07730
Area code+34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares)
WebsiteTown Hall

The principal activities are tourism, shoemaking, cheese, and construction materials.

The patron saint of the municipality is Saint Lawrence and Saint Eulalia. For this reason, the patron festivals are celebrated the weekend after August 10, the saint's festival day, with jaleo dance.

The principal tourist centers are Son Bou, Sant Jaume, Torre Solí, Cala'n Porter, and Cales Coves.

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


39°56′02″N 4°08′25″E


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