Lérida (ancient Ilerda), city, northeastern Spain, capital of Lérida Province, on the Segre River. Lérida is the commercial center of the province; the chief industries include food packing, wine making, and the manufacture of arms, chemicals, textiles, and olive oil. Lérida first became important as a military outpost of ancient Rome. Population (1998 estimate) 112,207.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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