# Ibiza

> municipality and capital of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

**Wikidata**: [Q473914](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q473914)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibiza_(city))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ibiza

## Summary
Ibiza (officially Eivissa) is a municipality and the capital city of the island of Ibiza, located in Spain's Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. With an area of 11.14 km², it serves as the island's administrative center and has a population of 55,337 as of 2025. The city is officially bilingual in Catalan and Spanish and has a history dating back to 65 BCE.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Eivissa.
- **Area:** 11.14 square kilometres.
- **Coordinates:** 38.9089°N, 1.4328°E.
- **Elevation:** 99 metres above sea level.
- **Postal Code:** 07800.
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+1) standard; Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) daylight saving.
- **Population (2025):** 55,337 (municipal register data).
- **Population (2019):** 49,783; male: 25,031, female: 24,752.
- **Official Languages:** Catalan and Spanish.
- **Mayor:** Rafa Triguero Costa (in office since June 17, 2023).
- **INE Code:** 07026.
- **License Plate Code:** IB.
- **Local Dialing Code:** 971.
- **Part of:** Commonwealth Matadero Insular D'Eivissa.
- **Member of:** Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad de España (Spanish Heritage Cities).
- **Borders:** Santa Eulària des Riu, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Sant Josep de sa Talaia.
- **Twin Cities:** San Francisco de Campeche (Mexico), Arzachena (Italy), Cancun (Mexico).
- **Inception:** 65 BCE.
- **Demonym:** Ibizenchi (masculine plural).
- **Continent:** Europe.
- **Country:** Spain.
- **Located on Physical Feature:** Island of Ibiza.
- **Located in/next to Body of Water:** Mediterranean Sea.

## FAQs
**What is the official name of the city?**  
The official name is Eivissa, though it is internationally known as Ibiza. Both names are used in official contexts, with "Eivissa" being the Catalan official name and "Ibiza" the Spanish one.

**What is the current population?**  
According to the municipal register, the population was 55,337 in 2025, showing steady growth from 34,779 in 2001.

**Where is Ibiza located?**  
Ibiza is a municipality on the island of Ibiza, which is part of the Balearic Islands autonomous community in Spain. It lies in the western Mediterranean Sea.

**What languages are officially used?**  
Catalan and Spanish are both official languages, as established by regional statutes.

**Who is the current mayor?**  
Rafa Triguero Costa has been the head of government (mayor) since June 17, 2023.

**Is Ibiza part of any heritage or administrative networks?**  
Yes, it is a member of Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad de España, a network of Spanish cities with cultural heritage status. It also belongs to the Commonwealth Matadero Insular D'Eivissa, an administrative commonwealth for the island.

**What municipalities border Ibiza?**  
It shares land borders with Santa Eulària des Riu, Sant Antoni de Portmany, and Sant Josep de sa Talaia.

**Does Ibiza have any twin cities?**  
It is twinned with San Francisco de Campeche and Cancun in Mexico, and Arzachena in Italy.

## Why It Matters
Ibiza is the capital and primary administrative hub of the island of Ibiza, one of Spain's most internationally recognized destinations. Its membership in the Spanish Heritage Cities network underscores its cultural and historical significance, with origins dating back to 65 BCE. The city's consistent population growth reflects its role as a center of urbanization and economic activity within the Balearic Islands. Its bilingual official status exemplifies the linguistic duality of the region, balancing Catalan and Spanish identities. As a capital municipality, it centralizes governance for the island, influencing regional policy, infrastructure, and cultural preservation.

## Notable For
- **Capital Status:** It is the capital city of the island of Ibiza.
- **Precise Area:** Exactly 11.14 km².
- **Population Growth:** Increased from 34,779 (2001) to 55,337 (2025), indicating significant urbanization.
- **Multilingual Identity:** Official bilingualism (Catalan/Spanish) and over 50 aliases in global languages (e.g., Arabic, Japanese, Russian).
- **International Ties:** Twin cities spanning Mexico and Italy.
- **Geographic Precision:** Specific coordinates (38.9089°N, 1.4328°E) and elevation (99 m).
- **Administrative Role:** Part of the Commonwealth Matadero Insular D'Eivissa and member of a national heritage network.
- **Historical Depth:** Inception traced to 65 BCE.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Ibiza is situated on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, Spain, with precise coordinates at latitude 38.908888888889 and longitude 1.4327777777778. The municipality covers an area of 11.14 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 99 metres above sea level. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea coast and shares terrestrial borders with the municipalities of Santa Eulària des Riu, Sant Antoni de Portmany, and Sant Josep de sa Talaia. A locator map image depicts its position relative to the Pityusic Islands. The city is part of the physical feature "Ibiza" (the island) and lies adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.

### Administrative and Political Status
Ibiza is a municipality and the capital of the island of Ibiza. It is part of the Commonwealth Matadero Insular D'Eivissa, an administrative commonwealth for the island, with membership confirmed as of July 16, 2021. The city's official administrative code is INE 07026. It falls under the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands and the country of Spain. The head of government is Mayor Rafa Triguero Costa, who assumed office on June 17, 2023. The local dialing code is 971, and vehicle license plates use the code IB. The official website is https://www.eivissa.es/.

### Demographics
Population data from the municipal register (padrón) shows a steady upward trend from 2001 to 2025:
- 2001: 34,779
- 2002: 37,408
- 2003: 40,175
- 2004: 40,991
- 2005: 42,797
- 2006: 42,884
- 2007: 44,114
- 2008: 46,835
- 2009: 48,684
- 2010: 49,516
- 2011: 49,388
- 2012: 49,768
- 2013: 50,401
- 2014: 49,693
- 2015: 49,975
- 2016: 49,549
- 2017: 49,689
- 2018: 49,727
- 2019: 49,783
- 2020: 51,128
- 2021: 50,643
- 2022: 50,715
- 2023: 51,996
- 2024: 53,717
- 2025: 55,337 (preferred value)

In 2019, the gender breakdown was 25,031 males and 24,752 females. The demonym for residents is "Ibizenchi" (masculine plural). The postal code is 07800.

### History and Nomenclature
The city's inception is recorded as 65 BCE. Its official name is Eivissa, but it is commonly referred to as Ibiza in Spanish and many other languages. Native labels include both "Ibiza" and "Eivissa." The entity is distinct from the island of Ibiza (different_from: Ibiza). It has numerous aliases across languages, including: Ibiza City, Eivissa, City of Ibiza, Ciudad de Ibiza, Ciutat d'Eivissa, Eivissa / Ibiza, Ville d'Ibiza, Ibiza-Stadt, イビサ市, エイビッサ, Ибица, يابسة, مدينة إيبيزا, and many others, reflecting its global recognition.

### Culture and Language
The official languages are Catalan and Spanish, as per regional statutes. This bilingual status is a key cultural feature. The city's multilingual aliases demonstrate its international profile. It is a member of Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad de España, a network of Spanish cities recognized for their cultural heritage. The city's coat of arms is depicted in the image "Escudo_de_Ibiza_(ciudad).svg."

### International Relations
Ibiza maintains twin town relationships with:
- San Francisco de Campeche (Mexico)
- Arzachena (Italy)
- Cancun (Mexico)

These relationships are documented under twinned_administrative_body.

### Identifiers and Media Assets
The city has numerous international identifiers:
- GND ID: 4276036-7
- VIAF ID: 148999577
- IDREF ID: 027475328
- Geonames ID: 6356034
- Freebase ID: /m/021n7_
- MusicBrainz Area ID: 120340e7-c06e-4498-baa9-29fd7f01f77e
- OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 347249
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n85331231
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID: 119507611
- Yale Lux ID: place/620159df-90b0-4cd3-9845-379255bcaa06
- FactGrid Item ID: Q348829
- Who's On First ID: 101777557
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID: eivissa-0
- Wikikids ID: Ibiza-stad
- Archinform Location ID: 14478
- Inspire ID: ES.IGN.BDDAE.34040707026
- Catalog Code: 84 (for Atles Lingüístic del Domini Català)
- SNARC ID: Hordeum marinum (a taxonomic identifier, possibly for a plant species associated with the area)
- Thesaurus Linguae Aegyptiae Thesaurus ID: EXAEQZCG2FDDRHZXSTNK3B3V4M

Media images include:
- Cityscape: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ibiza_City_from_Mirador_asv2023-04_img1.jpg
- Aerial view: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/IBZ_Luft.JPG
- Page banner: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ibiza_town,_heading_to_Formentera_(160735916)_banner.jpg
- Locator map: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Localització_d'Eivissa_respecte_de_les_Pitiüses.svg
- Coat of arms: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Escudo_de_Ibiza_(ciudad).svg

### Wikimedia and Knowledge Base Presence
The Wikipedia article title is "Ibiza (city)" with sitelink count of 65. Wikipedia articles exist in over 50 languages, including af, an, ar, ca, de, en, es, fr, it, ja, ru, zh, and many others. The Commons category is "Ibiza (town)." The topic's main category is "Category:Ibiza (town)." The category for people born here is Q9225111, and for people who died here is "Category:Deaths in Ibiza Town." The Wikidata description is "municipality and capital of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain."

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11. Municipal Register of Spain 2011
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13. Municipal Register of Spain 2009
14. Municipal Register of Spain 2008
15. Municipal Register of Spain 2007
16. Municipal Register of Spain 2006
17. Municipal Register of Spain 2005
18. Municipal Register of Spain 2004
19. Municipal Register of Spain 2002
20. Municipal Register of Spain 2003
21. Municipal Register of Spain 2001
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24. Municipal Register of Spain 2016
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