Elx (in Valencian) or Elche (in Spanish) is a city located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, in the Alicante province which, in turn, is a part of the Valencian Community, Spain. According to the 2008 census, Elche has a population of some 228,300 inhabitants Elche supera ya los 228.300 habitantes, INFORMACION.es, December 31, 2008, Editorial Prensa Ibérica (called il·licitans in Valencian and ilicitanos in Spanish), ranking as the third most populated city in the Valencian Commun… (More on Elche)