La Nucia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Nucia
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | |
| Comarca | Marina Baja | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.36 km2 (8.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,242 | |
| • Density | 854.03/km2 (2,211.9/sq mi) | |
| Website | http://www.lanucia.es/ | |
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La Nucia is a town and municipality in the Valencian Community of Spain. It is located in the Alicante province, within the area known as Marina Baixa. La Nucia shares borders with several other towns, including Altea, Benidorm, and Polop.
This town is nestled in a fertile valley, known for its fruit farms. It sits between the larger towns of Benidorm and Callosa d'En Sarrià. La Nucia is about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the beautiful coast of Altea. The main part of the town is built on a hill, offering great views of the Mediterranean Sea. It's about 51 kilometers (32 miles) north of the city of Alicante and 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of the popular tourist spot, Benidorm.
The municipality of La Nucia also includes several smaller residential areas, often called housing estates. These include Barranco Hondo, Coloma, Bello Horizonte, Panorama, and El Tossal.
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Discovering La Nucia's Past
How La Nucia Got Its Name
The name La Nucia comes from an old Arabic word, Naziha. This word means "delicious" or "pleasant." It was given to the area by King James I of Aragon a long time ago.
Becoming an Independent Town
In the early 1600s, La Nucia was part of a larger area called the barony of Benidorm. It was owned by a powerful family. However, in 1705, La Nucia became its own independent municipality. This meant it could govern itself, separate from the barony of Polop. The town's main church, dedicated to La Immaculada Concepció (Immaculate Conception), was built in the 18th century.
Sports in La Nucia
La Nucia is home to a local football team called CF La Nucía. They play their matches at the Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, a sports stadium located right here in the municipality.
See also
- In Spanish: La Nucía para niños
