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Alicante

Spain · Valencian Community

Alicante, in Spanish, or Alacant, in Valencian, is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historical Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.

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Practical facts

Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Valencian Community
Main language: Spanish
On the map: 38.35° N, 0.49° W

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