Es Mercadal
Mercadal is a town and municipality in northern Menorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands.
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Municipality | |
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  Es Mercadal Location in Menorca  Es Mercadal Es Mercadal (Balearic Islands)  Es Mercadal Es Mercadal (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 39°59′14″N 4°5′36″E | |
| Country |  |
| Autonomous Community |  |
| Province | Balearic Islands |
| Island | Menorca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Javier Ametller Pons (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138 km2 (53 sq mi) |
| Elevation (AMSL) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,788 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) |
| Postal code | 07740 |
| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares) |
| Website | Town Hall |
Etymology
The name "Mercadal" derives from the Latin language mercatum, meaning "market". In 1301, King James II of Majorca decreed the establishment of a public center of commerce in Menorca, and the bustling open-air marketplace remains a principal attraction of the island to this day.
Features
Mercadal is dominated by Mount Toro (El Toro), the highest point on the island. In mid-July, Mercadal is the site of traditional Menorcan festivities dedicated to the Roman Catholic saint Martin (Sant Martí).
References
- Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
External links
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