Orihuela

Quick Facts: Who was Orihuela?

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Orihuela

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Historic city in Alicante, known for its Roman roots and Mediterranean coastal location.

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Origins & Early Life

Orihuela (historically also known in Valencian as Oriola) is a city and municipality located at the foot of the Sierra de Orihuela mountains in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. The city is in one of the Spanish-speaking areas of the Valencian Community. The city of Orihuela had a population of 33,943 inhabitants at the beginning of 2013.

Career & Major Achievements

The municipality has an area of 367.19 km2, and stretches all the way down to the Mediterranean coast, west of Torrevieja, and had a total population of 92,000 inhabitants at the beginning of 2013. This includes not only the city of Orihuela, but also the coastal tourist development hub (urbanización turística) of Dehesa de Campoamor with 33,277 inhabitants (2013) and a few other villages. The river Segura flows through Orihuela.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The city was settled by Romans who called it Orcelis and subsequently Aurariola (Latin: "breeze"). Orihuela is the capital of the region of the Vega Baja del Segura (floodplain of the Segura River), located near its mouth; it has been the capital of a province and even of a kingdom. The city was named the first city of the province of Alicante, 11 September 1437.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1437: 1437 Milestone — The city was named the first city of the province of Alicante, 11 September 1437.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — The city of Orihuela had a population of 33,943 inhabitants at the beginning of 2013.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Orihuela

True or False: “True or false: The city of Orihuela was originally settled by the Romans and named Orcelis.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): This is true; the historical record confirms that the Romans settled the area and initially called it Orcelis.

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