Lleida

city in Catalonia, Spain

Lleida (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈʎɛjðə], locally: [ˈʎejðɛ], Spanish: Lérida [ˈleɾiða]) is a city in western Catalonia, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Lleida.

Lleida
La Seu Vella cathedral in Lleida
La Seu Vella cathedral in Lleida
Flag of Lleida
Coat of arms of Lleida
Lleida is located in Catalonia
Lleida
Lleida
Location of Lleida within Catalonia
Coordinates: 41°37′0″N 0°38′0″E / 41.61667°N 0.63333°E / 41.61667; 0.63333
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCatalonia
ProvinceLleida
ComarcaSegrià
Founded6th century BC
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorAngel Ros i Domingo (PSC)
Area
 • Municipality211.7 km2 (81.7 sq mi)
Elevation
155 m (509 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Municipality138,416 hab.
 • Metro
250,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25001-25007
Dialing code34 (Spain) + 973 (Lleida)
Official language(s)Catalan, Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website