Ibi, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ibi
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Church of Transfiguración del Señor
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 Ibi
Location in Province of Alicante
Ibi
Location in Valencian Community
Ibi
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | ||
| Comarca | Alcoià | ||
| Judicial district | Ibi | ||
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| • Total | 62.52 km2 (24.14 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 816 m (2,677 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 23,403 | ||
| • Density | 374.33/km2 (969.51/sq mi) | ||
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| Demonym(s) | Ibense (Spanish) iberut /-uda (Valencian) |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
03440
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| Official language(s) | Valencian, Spanish | ||
Ibi is a town in Spain, located in the Province of Alicante. It's part of a region called Alcoià. As of 2018, about 23,400 people call Ibi home.
The town is about 37 kilometers (23 miles) from the city of Alicante. Ibi is a beautiful place, surrounded by mountains and deep valleys called gorges.
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What Ibi is Known For
Ibi is famous for making toys! It's the most important toy-making center in all of Spain. Because of this, many other businesses have grown in Ibi. These include factories that make plastic and metal products. There are also companies that build machinery used in toy production.
Besides toys, Ibi also has factories that make building materials. You can also find places that produce delicious ice cream and a special drink called tiger nut milk.
Important Places to See
Ibi has some interesting landmarks. One important building is the Catholic Church of the Transfiguration. It's a beautiful old church.
You can also find a unique monument in Ibi. It's a statue dedicated to the Three Wise Men. This might be the only monument of its kind in the world!
Fun Festivals and History
Ibi is known worldwide for its exciting annual festival called Els Enfarinats. This festival has been celebrated for centuries. During the event, people have a playful "battle" using flour and eggs. It's a very lively and fun tradition!
Ibi also played a small part in history. During 1937, in a time of conflict, the town was one of the places where special coins were made. These coins were the 25 céntimos and 1 peseta, which were old Spanish money.
Town Connections
Ibi has a special connection with another town. It is a "twin town" with Tomelloso, which is also in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Ibi para niños
