Introduction
Municipality in Valencian Community, Spain For the music album, see Els Pets. Municipality in Valencian Community, SpainAgostMunicipality FlagCoat of armsAgostLocation of Agost in the Province of AlicanteShow map of Province of AlicanteAgostLocation of Agost in the Valencian CommunityShow map of Valencian CommunityAgostLocation of Agost in SpainShow map of SpainCoordinates: 38°26′21″N 0°38′22″W / 38.43917°N 0.63944°W / 38.43917; -0.63944Country SpainAutonomous community Valencian CommunityProvinceAlicanteComarcaAlacantíJudicial districtNoveldaGovernment • Alcalde (Since 2019)Juan José Castelló Molina (PP)Area • Total66.64 km2 (25.73 sq mi)Elevation376 m (1,234 ft)Population (2025-01-01) • Total5,225 • Density78.41/km2 (203.1/sq mi)DemonymAgoster(a)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Official language(s)ValencianWebsitewww.agost.es Agost (Valencian: [aˈɣost]; Spanish: [aˈɣos(t)]) is a Valencian town and municipality located in the province of Alicante, Spain, at a distance of about 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Alicante, the capital of the province. Due to its relative distance from the Mediterranean Sea, Agost was not directly affected by the mass tourism that the towns on the Costa Blanca experienced, and has maintained its local character. Until the sixties, the economy of Agost was mainly based on pottery and agriculture. Today most of the traditional potteries have closed, or turned into factories producing construction elements. There are still about 11 potteries active in the town; six of them still produce traditional pottery. Agriculture remains a second income source for many families in Agost.