Villena

What Villena does

The M.I. Ayuntamiento de Villena is a municipal government entity serving approximately 25,000-35,000 residents of Villena, a city in the province of Alicante within the Valencian Community of Spain. The municipality operates a portfolio of digital citizen service platforms including the Sede Electrónica for electronic administrative procedures (integrated with the provincial Sedipualba system), a transparency portal, and a participatory budgeting platform (Villena Participa). Supporting digital infrastructure includes an electronic invoicing system (Facturación Electrónica) connected to Spain's FACe platform, alongside cultural and educational portals for the municipal library, Casa de Cultura, Teatro Chapí, Espacio Joven, the music conservatory, and the archaeological museum. The municipality maintains 72 public fountains and operates sports facilities, a municipal market, and a business incubator (vivero de empresas).

The municipality is governed under the political leadership of Mayor Fulgencio José Cerdán Barceló (PSOE) for the 2023-2027 legislature, with a council composed of representatives from PSOE, Verdes de Europa, PP, and VOX. It has approximately 92 employees and is currently executing the €8.16 million EDIL-PAI Villena Resiliencia Urbana Mediterránea integrated action plan, co-financed at 60% (€4.9M) by EU FEDER funds, covering historic center regeneration, smart city deployment, organic market modernization, and the La Pirámide innovation hub. The Ministry of Hacienda has accredited Villena as an Organismo Intermedio Ligero (OIL) for direct EU fund management.

Revenue derives entirely from public taxation, government fees, and grants rather than commercial activity. Electronic administrative services are free to citizens, and the municipal swimming pool has been offered without charge during heat-wave emergencies as a public health measure. The municipality participates in the European CLOSER project (Connecting Local proximity networks, Sustaining participatory govERnance) under Interreg NEXT MED, collaborating with entities from Spain, Italy, Greece, Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon, alongside the Universidad de Alicante.

Name

Villena

Legal name

Ayuntamiento de Villena

Website

https://villena.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The M.I. Ayuntamiento de Villena is a Spanish municipal government providing digital citizen services, cultural programming, urban infrastructure, and EU-funded urban transformation to the residents of Villena, Alicante, under Mayor Fulgencio José Cerdán Barceló.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Public Administration (92), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Electronic administration platform
• Citizen participation systems
• Urban transformation programs
• Public cultural services

Headquarters

HQ city

Villena

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ayuntamiento de Villena is the municipal government of Villena, Spain, providing public administration services to approximately 34,000 residents. Its core offerings include electronic administrative procedures via the Sede Electrónica, transparency portal, participatory budgeting through Villena Participa, municipal cultural services (theater, library, museum), sports facilities, youth services, consumer protection (OMIC), and addiction prevention programs (UPCCA). The municipality also manages urban transformation projects including the €8.16 million EDIL-PAI plan and participates in the European CLOSER project for participatory governance.

Product overview

Villena is the M.I. Ayuntamiento de Villena, a municipal government entity offering a portfolio of digital citizen services and municipal management platforms. The core digital infrastructure consists of the Sede Electrónica for electronic administration procedures, the Portal de Transparencia for government accountability, and the Participación Ciudadana platform for participatory budgeting. Supporting services include the electronic invoicing system (Facturación Electrónica) integrated with Spain's FACe platform. The municipality also provides cultural and educational services through dedicated portals including the municipal library (Biblioteca), Casa de Cultura (KAKV), Teatro Chapí, the music conservatory, and the archaeological museum. Youth services are delivered through the Espacio Joven platform. An 8.16 million euro Integrated Action Plan (EDIL-PAI) co-financed by EU FEDER funds is currently underway focusing on historic center regeneration, smart city technology deployment, and economic revitalization initiatives including the Organic Market modernization and La Pirámide innovation hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sede Electrónica (Electronic Headquarters) Electronic administration platform enabling citizens to carry out administrative procedures online, integrated with the provincial dipualba system for electronic processing. Available 24/7 for citizens of Villena.
• Portal de Transparencia (Transparency Portal) Municipal transparency portal providing public access to government information, budgets, contracts, and decision-making processes for citizens and stakeholders.
• Villena Participa (Citizen Participation Platform) Digital platform for citizen participation enabling residents to propose and vote on municipal budget allocations through participatory budgeting processes.
• Facturación Electrónica (Electronic Invoicing) Electronic invoicing system integrated with Spain's FACe platform, enabling suppliers to submit invoices with mandatory DIR3 codes for proper processing.
• Biblioteca Municipal (Municipal Library) Public library service offering physical and digital resources, accessible through villenabiblioteca.com.
• Espacio Joven (Youth Space) Youth services center providing activities, information, and programs for young people including summer programming, Escape Room activities, and participatory initiatives.
• Aula Mentor Online learning platform offering Cisco certification courses and professional training, operating under the Ministry of Education.
• EMFORMA (Municipal Sports Center Management) Municipal sports center management system and facilities booking service for Polideportivo Municipal and related sports facilities.
• UPCCA (Community Prevention Unit) Community Prevention Unit for Addictive Behaviors running health campaigns including the Waterparties Club responsible festivities initiative.
• Teatro Chapí Municipal theater venue for cultural performances and events.
• Casa de Cultura (KAKV) Cultural center hosting exhibitions, performances, and the annual Festival de Títeres Las Cruces puppet festival.
• OMIC (Municipal Consumer Information Office) Municipal Consumer Information Office providing guidance and mediation for consumer disputes.
• Conservatorio Profesional de Música Professional music conservatory and municipal band service.
• Museo Arqueológico José Mª Soler Municipal archaeological museum showcasing local history and the Treasure of Villena.
• EDIL-PAI Villena (Integrated Action Plan) EU-funded urban transformation program (€8.16M total investment, €4.9M FEDER co-financing) covering historic center regeneration, smart city initiatives, and economic revitalization through Organic Market and La Pirámide innovation hub.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Universidad de AlicantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in CLOSER project (Interreg NEXT MED) with Professor Antonio Martínez Puche from Geography department. Collaborates on participatory governance research and pilot actions.
• CLOSER Project Consortium (6 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation with entities from Spain, Italy, Greece, Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon under CLOSER project (Connecting Local proximity networks, Sustaining participatory govERnance). Villena serves as pilot city for participatory governance methodologies.
• Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian NGO organizing the International Training Camp of CLOSER project in Amman, hosting Villena delegation and coordinating multi-country participation.
• AqualiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater service company collaborating on Waterparties Club 2026 campaign, installing cold water fountain in Plaza Santiago as health promotion initiative during summer festivals.
• Diputación de AlicantemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government providing sponsorship for cultural events including 33rd Festival de Títeres Las Cruces, supporting free admission puppet festival programming.
• UPCCA (Unidad de Prevención Comunitaria en Conductas Adictivas)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal addiction prevention unit leading Waterparties Club healthy festivities campaign with collaboration from APAEX, Nueva Vida, AFAD, and 14 comparsas de Moros y Cristianos.
• Entidad de Conservación del Polígono Industrial El RubialmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial zone maintenance entity collaborating on transition to Entidad de Gestión y Modernización (EGM) model for improved public-private industrial area management.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ayuntamiento de Petrer: Neighboring municipality in Alicante province with a similar population (~34,000) and industrial heritage (footwear/textile). Directly comparable in scale, economic base, and municipal service portfolio.
• Ayuntamiento de Novelda: Same-province municipality of similar scale (~25,000) with comparable industrial heritage (marble, footwear) and inland geography. Relevant peer for benchmarking service delivery and EU funding uptake.
• Ayuntamiento de Yecla: Similar-sized municipality (~35,000) in the neighboring Murcia region with inland location, strong furniture industry, and comparable municipal service obligations. Highly comparable in scale and economic profile.
• Ayuntamiento de Villajoyosa: Alicante province municipality with similar population (~33,000), offering a coastal comparison point. Comparable in municipal service scope including cultural, sports, and tourism programming.
• Ayuntamiento de Almansa: Neighboring inland municipality in Albacete province of similar size (~24,000) with strong festival traditions and industrial heritage. Comparable in municipality profile and regional-tier funding dynamics.
• Ayuntamiento de Ontinyent: Valencian Community municipality of comparable size (~36,000) with textile industry heritage and active EU project participation. Directly comparable in regional context and population scale.
• Ayuntamiento de Elda: Close neighbor municipality in Alicante province, larger (~51,000) with footwear industry hub status. Comparable in municipal service scale and adjacency, though somewhat larger.

Broad incumbents

• Ayuntamiento de Alcoy: Larger Alicante province municipality (~59,000) with industrial heritage and active EU project participation. Comparable in urban transformation ambitions and regional administrative tier, though with greater scale.
• Generalitat Valenciana: Regional government that provides funding streams (and rejected Villena's €22M amendments) and legislative frameworks (Ley 14/2018 for EGM). Comparable as a higher-tier public administration governing Villena's operating context.
• Diputación de Alicante: Provincial government that provides funding, technical assistance, and sponsorship to Villena (e.g., Festival de Títeres). Indirectly comparable as a higher-tier public administration in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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