Alaior (Catalan pronunciation: [ələˈjo], locally [(ə)ləˈo], [(ə)ˈlo]; previously in Spanish, Alayor) is a municipality on the island of Menorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It is situated 12 km from the capital, Maó. In 2005 it had a population of 8,671 and it covers an area of 109.77 km².

Alaior
Municipality
Alaior from air
Flag Coat of arms
Map of Alaior in Menorca
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Coordinates: 39°56′3″N 4°8′24″E
Country	Spain
Autonomous Community	Balearic Islands
Province	Balearic Islands
Island	Menorca
Government
• Mayor	José Luis Benejam (PP)
Area
• Total	110 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation (AMSL)	130 m (430 ft)
Population  (2018)[1]
• Total	9,012
• Density	82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))
Postal code	07730
Area code(s)	+34 (Spain) + 971 (Baleares)
Website	Town Hall

The principal activities are tourism, shoemaking, cheese, and construction materials.

The patron saint of the municipality is Saint Lawrence and Saint Eulalia. For this reason, the patron festivals are celebrated the weekend after August 10, the saint's festival day, with jaleo dance.

The principal tourist centers are Son Bou, Menorca Sant Jaume, Torre Solí Cala'n Porter, and Cales Coves.

References

External links

• Town Guide

• Town council webpage
• Alaior Town Guide
• Guide to Menorca: Alaior
• Alaior, nearby beaches, prehistoric monuments and villages

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[es] Alayor

[ru] Алайор