Introduction
Municipality in Valencian Community, SpainCocentainaMunicipality Coat of armsCocentainaLocation in the Province of AlicanteShow map of Province of AlicanteCocentainaLocation in the Valencian CommunityShow map of Valencian CommunityCocentainaLocation in SpainShow map of SpainCoordinates: 38°44′42″N 0°26′26″W / 38.74500°N 0.44056°W / 38.74500; -0.44056Country SpainAutonomous community Valencian CommunityProvinceAlicanteComarcaComtatJudicial districtCocentainaGovernment • MayorMireia Estepa Olcina (PSPV-PSOE)Area • Total52.94 km2 (20.44 sq mi)Elevation430 m (1,410 ft)Population (2025-01-01) • Total11,498 • Density217.2/km2 (562.5/sq mi)Demonym(s)contestà, -ana (Val.) contestano, -a (Sp.)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code03820Official language(s)ValencianSpanishWebsiteOfficial website Cocentaina (Valencian: [kosenˈtajna]; Spanish: [koθenˈtajna]) is a locality and municipality in the comarca of Comtat, in the province of Alicante, Spain. The village is located between the mountainous Serra de Mariola national park and the Serpis river. Cocentaina is conveniently situated for both road and mountain biking. Many of the roads are used for training by professional teams (Astana have been seen regularly), and several roads have been used by the Vuelta a España. The economy of Cocentaina is chiefly based on the textile industry.