Ayuntamiento De El Ejido

What Ayuntamiento De El Ejido does

Ayuntamiento de El Ejido is the municipal government (town hall) of El Ejido, a municipality in the province of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. As recorded at the start of 2025, the municipality serves a population of 91,457 residents — the highest figure in its history — through approximately 173 direct employees and a network of six wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Instituto Municipal de Deportes (IMD), Desarrollo Urbanístico de El Ejido S.L. (DUE), Residencia Geriátrica Ciudad de El Ejido, Laboratorio CUAM, Radio Ejido, and the youth center Murgijoven. The entity delivers the full scope of local public services including urban planning, social welfare, sports, culture, education, tourism, civil protection, environmental management, and economic development, with current leadership under Mayor Francisco Góngora.

The municipality's digital infrastructure is built as a multi-portal ecosystem rather than a unified product platform. The core architecture centers on three interconnected systems: the main citizen portal (elejido.es) providing news and service access; the electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica) enabling digital administrative procedures, online payments, and electronic signature verification; and the virtual office (Oficina Virtual) for receipt payments, document verification, and procedure catalog browsing. These are complemented by approximately 20 specialized sub-portals covering transparency, culture, sports (IMD), social services, tourism, urbanism, civil protection, education, citizen participation, the municipal library, and online training (Formación Online powered by Chamilo LMS). The entity is partially compliant with Real Decreto 1112/2018 accessibility requirements (declared March 15, 2021) and GDPR-compliant for personal data processing.

Revenue is generated through mandatory municipal taxes including IBI (property tax), IVTM (vehicle tax), and IAE (economic activities tax), supplemented by waste collection fees (basura) and substantial co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) at 85% coverage for infrastructure projects. The municipality is currently executing the PAI "El Ejido 2029: +Sostenible +Cohesionado" integrated urban development strategy, with €4+ million in documented contract awards covering Plaza Antonio Mira regeneration (€1.1M+), San Agustín street renewal (€975K), CC-1 Almerimar multi-use center transformation (€2.2M+), educational center improvements (€2.4M+), and heritage preservation at Derramaderos de Ugíjar (€260K). Funding partnerships extend to the Junta de Andalucía (regional government), Diputación de Almería (provincial government), and Unión Europea, with strategic collaborations including FAAM for beach accessibility and Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Almería for companion animal registry management.

Name

Ayuntamiento De El Ejido

Legal name

AYUNTAMIENTO DE EL EJIDO

Website

https://elejido.es

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ayuntamiento de El Ejido is the municipal government of El Ejido, Almería, Spain, serving 91,457 residents through public administration, infrastructure, social services, and a multi-portal digital ecosystem funded by taxes and EU grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive Offices (921110)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Electronic administration
• Citizen services portal
• Urban development planning
• Cultural sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

El Ejido

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes (IBI, IVTM, IAE): Property tax (IBI), vehicle tax (IVTM), and economic activities tax (IAE) constitute the core municipal revenue streams for public service funding
2. Municipal Fees (Basura): Waste collection and sanitation fees charged to residents and businesses
3. European Funding (FEDER): European Regional Development Fund financing for integrated urban projects and municipal infrastructure modernization

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ayuntamiento de El Ejido is the municipal government of El Ejido, Almería, delivering public administration services to 91,457 residents through digital platforms (Sede Electrónica, Oficina Virtual) and approximately 20 specialized sub-portals. It provides administrative procedures, tax collection (IBI, IVTM, IAE, basura), urban planning, cultural and sports programming, social services, youth programs (Murgijoven), tourism promotion, civil protection, the municipal agricultural laboratory (CUAM), and a geriatric residence (Residencia Geriátrica Ciudad de El Ejido).

Product overview

Ayuntamiento de El Ejido operates a multi-portal digital services ecosystem rather than a unified product platform. The core infrastructure consists of three interconnected systems: the main citizen portal (elejido.es), the electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica), and the virtual office (Oficina Virtual), which together enable digital government services. These are complemented by approximately 20 specialized sub-portals covering specific service areas including sports (IMD), social services, tourism, culture, education, civil protection, urban planning, youth services (Murgijoven), citizen participation, and online training (Formación Online via Chamilo). The municipal ecosystem also includes the urban development company (DUE), a municipal library, radio station, and geriátrica residence. The services are predominantly information portals and administrative processing platforms rather than software products in the traditional SaaS sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sede Electrónica (Electronic Headquarters) Electronic headquarters platform providing digital administrative procedures, online form submissions, official announcements board, and electronic signature verification services for the citizens and businesses of El Ejido.
• Oficina Virtual (Virtual Office) Virtual office enabling citizens to complete administrative procedures online, browse the procedure catalog, verify documents, pay receipts, and request empadronamiento certificates through the Ayuntamiento's electronic platform.
• Portal de Transparencia (Transparency Portal) Transparency portal providing public access to municipal institutional data, economic and budget documents, contracts, subsidies, public employee information, and data protection activities to ensure open government in El Ejido.
• IMD El Ejido (Instituto Municipal de Deportes) Municipal sports institute managing sports facilities, organizing sporting events, running the summer beach safety plan (52 lifeguards, 17 watchtowers), and coordinating sports programs for residents.
• Residencia Geriátrica Ciudad de El Ejido Municipal geriatric residence providing elder care services with an internal reporting system for compliance with whistleblower protection regulations (Ley 2/2023).
• Laboratorio CUAM Municipal laboratory providing quality control and testing services for water and agricultural products in support of the regional greenhouse and horticultural sector.
• Murgijoven (Centro Municipal de Juventud) Municipal youth center offering leisure activities, workshops, cultural events, and the Veranillo Joven summer program for young residents aged 12-30.
• Formación Online El Ejido Online training platform (powered by Chamilo LMS) offering educational courses and professional development programs for municipal employees and residents.
• Canal Antifraude (Whistleblower Channel) Anti-fraud reporting channel compliant with Spanish Law 2/2023, enabling anonymous reporting of criminal or administrative violations within municipal organizations including IMD, DUE, and the Geriatric Residence.
• Servicios Sociales El Ejido Municipal social services program providing welfare support, community services, social assistance, and the Aula Municipal de Convivencia absenteeism program for residents, particularly elderly, disabled, and vulnerable individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91,457 population served (highest in history)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAAM (Federación Almeriense de Asociaciones de Personas con Discapacidad)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026FAAM publishes the annual Beach Accessibility Guide evaluating 44 accessible points across 12 coastal municipalities. El Ejido hosted the presentation of the 19th edition, showcasing its commitment to accessible beach infrastructure.
• Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de AlmeríacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Collaboration agreement for managing the Municipal Registry of Companion Animals, strengthening animal control, protection, public health, and pet welfare. Includes communication of census changes to the Regional Registry and implementation of DNA-based identification tools.
• Hermandad del Rocío de El EjidominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2023Collaboration in organizing the annual Romería-Convivencia pilgrimage event from Guardias Viejas to Almerimar, attracting 800 pilgrims, 350 horses, and 40 carriages. The municipality provides logistical support and promotion through the Tourism department.
• Ayuntamiento de Roquetas de MarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaboration for the restoration of Torre de Cerrillos, a 16th-century watchtower located in the Punta Entinas-Sabinar Natural Area, classified as Cultural Interest Property (BIC).
• CEIP Solymar de MatagordaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the school for the V Summer School program, with about 30 children aged 5-12 participating in educational, sports, and recreational activities organized by Social Services.
• Avanza en VerdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcessionaire for municipal solid waste collection and street cleaning services, collaborating on the 'Aprende a Reciclar' school awareness campaign reaching 3rd grade students across 13 educational centers.
• 49º Festival de Teatro SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate sponsors collaborating with the municipality for the annual theater festival, providing essential support for event success alongside provincial and regional government backing.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ayuntamiento de Adra: Coastal municipality in Almería province with combined agricultural-fishing-tourism economy. Operates as a mid-sized municipal government with comparable service portfolio to El Ejido, including beaches, agriculture, and citizen-facing digital services.
• Ayuntamiento de Vícar: Smaller neighboring municipality in the Poniente Almeriense comarca, sharing the greenhouse agricultural economy and serving as a suburban-adjacent community to El Ejido. Comparable in functional structure as a small-to-mid-sized municipal government in Almería.
• Ayuntamiento de Roquetas de Mar: Neighboring coastal municipality in Almería province of similar population scale and economic profile (agriculture, tourism, beaches). Already a confirmed collaboration partner with El Ejido for the joint restoration of the Torre de Cerrillos watchtower, indicating comparable municipal structure and operating model.
• Ayuntamiento de Níjar: Adjacent municipality in Almería province with similar agricultural intensity (greenhouse horticulture) and coastal-territorial structure. Operates a comparable municipal government model serving both farming communities and coastal tourism zones.
• Ayuntamiento de Almería: Provincial capital of Almería and a larger-scale municipal government operating in the same region. Comparable in governance structure and service portfolio, with El Ejido frequently coordinating with Almería on cultural events and provincial services.

Broad incumbents

• Junta de Andalucía: Regional government of Andalucía providing funding and collaboration for El Ejido's health center construction, educational projects, and cultural event sponsorship. Acts as a broader public-sector incumbent governing health, education, and regional development programs that intersect with municipal operations.
• Diputación Provincial de Almería: Provincial government authority that co-finances El Ejido's infrastructure projects (including Down El Ejido headquarters and heritage initiatives) and supports municipal operations across Almería province. Functions as a broader incumbent providing intergovernmental funding and coordination.

Regional players

• Ayuntamiento de Huércal-Overa: Larger inland municipality in Almería province with significant agricultural economy but different geographic focus. Comparable as a regional municipal government operating within Almería province, though its territory does not overlap with El Ejido's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RadioEjido
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCve_Ec1LDGcTNndYz_dnW6Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ayuntamiento-de-el-ejido

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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