| Es Mercadal | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Es Mercadal | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
 Location of Es Mercadal in Menorca | |
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| Coordinates: 39°59′14″N 4°5′36″E / 39.98722°N 4.09333°E / 39.98722; 4.09333 | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous Community |  Balearic Islands |
| Province | Balearic Islands |
| Island | Menorca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Javier Ametller Pons (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138 km (53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,788 |
| • Density | 35/km (90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) |
| Postal code | 07740 |
| Area code | +34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares) |
| Website | Town Hall |
Es Mercadal (Catalan pronunciation: [əz məɾ.kəˈðal]) is a town and municipality in northern Menorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands.
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
39°59′16″N 4°05′39″E / 39.98778°N 4.09417°E / 39.98778; 4.09417
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