El Ejido
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| Coordinates: 36°46′N 2°48′W / 36.767°N 2.800°WCoordinates: 36°46′N 2°48′W / 36.767°N 2.800°W | |||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalucia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Paco Gongora (PP (Spain)) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 227 km2 (88 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) | ||
| Population (2015) | |||
| • Total | 95,560 | ||
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Website | elejido.org | ||
El Ejido is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It´s located 32 km from Almería with a surface area of 227 km², and as reported in 2014 had 84,144 inhabitants. El Ejido is a centre of production for fruit and vegetables, in the "Comarca de El Poniente". The work opportiunities the city provides attract many expatriates, who look for jobs mainly in the greenhouses that surround it. This gives a solid push to its economy.
Fruit and vegetables from El Ejido are grown using Biological pest control.
In close proximity to the city along the coast line is situated Almerimar, a popular destination for tourism and relaxation.
Demographics
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 51,485 | — |
| 2000 | 53,008 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 55,710 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 57,063 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 61,265 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 63,914 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 68,828 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 85,389 | +24.1% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
See also
References
External links
- (Spanish) El Ejido - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
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