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| align="center" colspan=2 | [[Image:Localització_de Llucmajor.png|Location of Llucmajor district on Mallorca]]
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<br>Location of Llucmajor district on [[Mallorca]]
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{{Infobox settlement
| Population ([[2005]])
| name = Llucmajor
| 29,891
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Spain|Municipality]]
|-
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| Area
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| 327.05 km² (126.27 sq. mi.)
| image_skyline = Praça d'Espanya de Llucmajor.jpg
|-
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| Population density ([[2004]])
| image_caption = Spain Square.
| 91.4 inhabitants per km² (236.7 per sq. mi.)
| image_flag = Bandera_de_Lluchmayor_(Islas_Baleares).svg
|-
| image_shield = Escudo de Lluchmayor (Islas Baleares).svg
| Highest elevation
| nickname =
| 151 m (495 ft.)
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| image_map = Localització_de_Llucmajor_respecte_de_Mallorca.svg
The district of '''Llucmajor''' (Spanish '''Lluchmayor''') is the largest district (in terms of surface area) of the [[Balearic Islands|Balearic Island]] [[Mallorca]]. It has almost 30,000 inhabitants (including 4,300 foreigners, of whom 1,600 are Germans) and a surface area of 327 km² (126 sq. mi.), which gives 91 inhabitants per km² (237 per sq.mi.). The highest elevation is 151 meters (495 feet). There are sixteen towns in the district, including the [[#Town of Llucmajor|town of Llucmajor]] and parts of [[s'Arenal]], [[Cala Blava]] and [[Cala Pí]]. The mayor is Lluc Tomàs Munar ([[People's Party (Spain)|PP]]).
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'''Llucmajor''' ({{IPA|ca|ʎuɡməˈʒo, ʎumːəˈʒo}}; {{langx|es|Lluchmayor}}) is the largest municipality (in terms of surface area) of the [[Balearic Islands|Balearic Island]] of [[Mallorca]].
== Towns in the district ==

The population numbers in parentheses are from [[1 January]] 2005 and do not include people living outside settlements, so that the numbers do not total the entire population of the district. (Source: [[Instituto Nacional de Estadística|INE]]).
There are sixteen urban settlements in the municipality, including the [[#Town of Llucmajor|town of Llucmajor]] and the coastal areas of [[s'Arenal]], [[Cala Blava]] and [[Cala Pi]].

== Urban settlements ==
The population numbers in brackets are from 1 January 2005, and do not include people living outside the settlements, so that the numbers do not total the entire population of the municipality. (Source: [[Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain)|INE]]).


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* s'Arenal (9,563 inhabitants)
* s'Arenal (9,563 inhabitants)
* Llucmajor (9,312 inhabitants)
* Llucmajor (9,312 inhabitants)
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* les Palmeres (1,140 inhabitants)
* les Palmeres (1,140 inhabitants)
* sa Torre (1,197 inhabitants)
* sa Torre (1,197 inhabitants)
* Son Veri Nou (651 inhabitants)
* Son Verí Nou (651 inhabitants)
* Maioris Decima (628 inhabitants)
* Maioris Décima (628 inhabitants)
| valign="top" |
* Tolleric (336 inhabitants)
* Tolleric (336 inhabitants)
* Cala Blava (309 inhabitants)
* Cala Blava (309 inhabitants)
* Bellavista (305 inhabitants)
* Bellavista (305 inhabitants)
* s'Estanyol de Migjorn (288 inhabitants)
* s'Estanyol de Migjorn (288 inhabitants)
* Cala Pí (241 inhabitants)
* Cala Pi (241 inhabitants)
* Puig de Ros (187 inhabitants)
* Puigderrós (187 inhabitants)
* es Pas de Vallgornera (76 inhabitants)
* es Pas de Vallgornera (76 inhabitants)
* Vallgornera Nou (54 inhabitants)
* Vallgornera Nou (54 inhabitants)

|}
The population is distributed basically among the town, s'Arenal and the residential areas.


== Town of Llucmajor ==
== Town of Llucmajor ==
The town of Llucmajor, which has a population of 9,312 inhabitants, is the capital of the district. It is about 15 km (9 miles) southeast of the [[Son San Joan Airport|Palma Airport]], at the foot (about 4 km/2.5 mi. southwest) of [[Puig de Randa]] mountain on the road from [[Palma de Mallorca|Palma]] to [[Santanyí]]. Since the town is also about 15 km (9 miles) from the coast, it is not especially geared toward tourists.
The town of Llucmajor, which has a population of 9,312 inhabitants, is the capital of the municipality. It is about {{convert|15|km|abbr=on}} southeast of [[Son San Joan Airport|Palma Airport]], at the foot (about 4&nbsp;km southwest) of [[Puig de Randa]] mountain on the road from [[Palma de Mallorca|Palma]] to [[Santanyí]]. Since the town is also about {{convert|15|km|abbr=on}} from the coast, it is not especially geared towards tourists.


===History===
=== History ===
The first church in Llucmajor was erected in 1259. In 1300 it was elevated to "villa" by [[James II of Majorca]]. The most important historical event in connection with the town is the [[Battle of Llucmajor]], where in 1349 [[Peter IV of Aragon]] defeated his cousin [[James III of Majorca]], resulting in the end of the independent [[Kingdom of Majorca]]. James was killed on the battlefield northeast of the city. He was first buried in the parish church of the town. Today his grave is located in the cathedral of Palma.
The first church in Llucmajor was erected in 1259. In 1300 it was elevated to "villa" by [[James II of Majorca]]. The most important historical event in connection with the town is the [[Battle of Llucmajor]], where in 1349 [[Peter IV of Aragon]] defeated his cousin [[James III of Majorca]], resulting in the end of the independent [[Kingdom of Majorca]]. James was killed on the battlefield northeast of the town. He was first buried in the parish church of the town. Today his grave is located in the cathedral of Palma.


In 1543 [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V]] granted the city the right to hold a market on Wednesdays and Fridays.
In 1543 [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V]] granted the city the right to hold a market on Wednesdays and Fridays.


In the 20th century Llucmajor developed into a center for shoemaking and so achieved a degree of prosperty.
In the 20th century Llucmajor developed into an industrial centre (especially for shoemaking), and so achieved a degree of prosperity.


===Sights===
== Economy ==
Llucmajor town is a solid [[manufacturing]] town that specialises mainly in [[shoes]]. The town economy also relies on [[tourism]].

[[Air Europa]] is headquartered in the Centro Empresarial Globalia ("Globalia Business Centre") in Llucmajor.<ref>"[http://www.skyteam.com/downloads/news/facts/skyteamFactSheet.pdf Fact Sheet]." ''[[SkyTeam]]''. Retrieved on 27 December 2008.</ref><ref>''World Airline Directory''. Flight International. 16–22 March 2004. "[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%200064.html 62]."</ref>

== Main sights ==
*Town hall
*Town hall
*Church of San Miguel from the 18th century on the Plaça Santa Catalina Tomàs
*Church of Sant Miquel from the 18th century on the Plaça Santa Catalina Tomàs
*Memorial for James III on the Passeig Jaume III
*Memorial for James III on the Passeig Jaume III
*Shoemakers' memorial at the western town gate
*Shoemakers' memorial at the western town gate


===Market===
==References==
{{reflist}}
*Fridays in front of the town hall


==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Spain}}
* [http://www.mallorcaweb.com/towns/llucmajor/ Llucmajor directory]
* [http://www.llucmajor.cat/ Llucmajor] (in Catalan)
* [https://accesmallorca.com/local-guides/migjorn/llucmajor/ Llucmajor English tourist guide]
* [http://www.caib.es/ibae/fitxes_2003/llucmajor.htm Informació de l'Institut Balear d'Estadística - data sheet] (PDF file in Catalan)
* [http://www.caib.es/ibae/fitxes_2003/llucmajor.htm Informació de l'Institut Balear d'Estadística - data sheet] (PDF file in Catalan)
* [http://www.llucmajor.org/ Website of the district administration] (in Spanish and Catalan)
* [http://www.llucmajor-tv.com/ Llucmajor TV - The local television station] (in Spanish and Catalan)

:''This article includes material translated from the German Wikipedia.''


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Llucmajor
Municipality
Spain Square.
Spain Square.
Flag of Llucmajor
Flag
Coat of arms of Llucmajor
Coat of arms
Location of Llucmajor in Mallorca
Location of Llucmajor in Mallorca
Llucmajor is located in Majorca
Llucmajor
Llucmajor
Location in Majorca
Llucmajor is located in Balearic Islands
Llucmajor
Llucmajor
Llucmajor (Balearic Islands)
Llucmajor is located in Spain
Llucmajor
Llucmajor
Llucmajor (Spain)
Coordinates: 39°29′N 2°53′E / 39.483°N 2.883°E / 39.483; 2.883
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityBalearic Islands
ProvinceBalearic Islands
ComarcaMigjorn
Judicial districtPalma de Mallorca
Government
 • MayorJoan Jaume
Area
 • Total
20.25 km2 (7.82 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
36,358
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
DemonymLlucmajorer/era
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
07620

Llucmajor (Catalan pronunciation: [ʎuɡməˈʒo, ʎumːəˈʒo]; Spanish: Lluchmayor) is the largest municipality (in terms of surface area) of the Balearic Island of Mallorca.

There are sixteen urban settlements in the municipality, including the town of Llucmajor and the coastal areas of s'Arenal, Cala Blava and Cala Pi.

Urban settlements

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The population numbers in brackets are from 1 January 2005, and do not include people living outside the settlements, so that the numbers do not total the entire population of the municipality. (Source: INE).

  • s'Arenal (9,563 inhabitants)
  • Llucmajor (9,312 inhabitants)
  • Badia Gran (1,719 inhabitants)
  • Badia Blava (1,536 inhabitants)
  • les Palmeres (1,140 inhabitants)
  • sa Torre (1,197 inhabitants)
  • Son Verí Nou (651 inhabitants)
  • Maioris Décima (628 inhabitants)
  • Tolleric (336 inhabitants)
  • Cala Blava (309 inhabitants)
  • Bellavista (305 inhabitants)
  • s'Estanyol de Migjorn (288 inhabitants)
  • Cala Pi (241 inhabitants)
  • Puigderrós (187 inhabitants)
  • es Pas de Vallgornera (76 inhabitants)
  • Vallgornera Nou (54 inhabitants)

The population is distributed basically among the town, s'Arenal and the residential areas.

Town of Llucmajor

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The town of Llucmajor, which has a population of 9,312 inhabitants, is the capital of the municipality. It is about 15 km (9.3 mi) southeast of Palma Airport, at the foot (about 4 km southwest) of Puig de Randa mountain on the road from Palma to Santanyí. Since the town is also about 15 km (9.3 mi) from the coast, it is not especially geared towards tourists.

History

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The first church in Llucmajor was erected in 1259. In 1300 it was elevated to "villa" by James II of Majorca. The most important historical event in connection with the town is the Battle of Llucmajor, where in 1349 Peter IV of Aragon defeated his cousin James III of Majorca, resulting in the end of the independent Kingdom of Majorca. James was killed on the battlefield northeast of the town. He was first buried in the parish church of the town. Today his grave is located in the cathedral of Palma.

In 1543 Charles V granted the city the right to hold a market on Wednesdays and Fridays.

In the 20th century Llucmajor developed into an industrial centre (especially for shoemaking), and so achieved a degree of prosperity.

Economy

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Llucmajor town is a solid manufacturing town that specialises mainly in shoes. The town economy also relies on tourism.

Air Europa is headquartered in the Centro Empresarial Globalia ("Globalia Business Centre") in Llucmajor.[2][3]

Main sights

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  • Town hall
  • Church of Sant Miquel from the 18th century on the Plaça Santa Catalina Tomàs
  • Memorial for James III on the Passeig Jaume III
  • Shoemakers' memorial at the western town gate

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ "Fact Sheet." SkyTeam. Retrieved on 27 December 2008.
  3. ^ World Airline Directory. Flight International. 16–22 March 2004. "62."
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