Alaior
| Alaior | |||
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| Municipality | |||
 Alaior from air | |||
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  Alaior Location in Menorca  Alaior Alaior (Balearic Islands)  Alaior Alaior (Spain) | |||
| Coordinates: 39°56′3″N 4°8′24″E / 39.93417°N 4.14000°E | |||
| Country |
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| Autonomous Community |
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| Province | Balearic Islands | ||
| Island | Menorca | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Josefa Gutiérrez Costa (PP) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 110 km2 (40 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation(AMSL) | 130 m (430 ft) | ||
| Population (2012) | |||
| • Total | 9,610 | ||
| • Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code | 07730 | ||
| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares) | ||
| Website | Town Hall | ||
Alaior (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.
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, Menorca Sant Jaume, Torre Solí Cala'n Porter, and Cales Coves.
References
External links
- Town council webpage
- Alaior Town Guide
- Guide to Menorca: Alaior
- Alaior, nearby beaches, prehistoric monuments and villages
Coordinates: 39°56′02″N 4°08′25″E / 39.93389°N 4.14028°E
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