Inca () is a town on the

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. The population of the

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is 32,137 (2018) in an area of 58.4 km². There is a junction

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on Mallorca's rail network with trains to Palma, the island's capital, to

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, and to

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. Inca is home of the footwear company " Camper". Inca was known for its wine cellars. The town, like its neighboring municipality

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, was a mass producer of wine from the 17th to 19th centuries when

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destroyed the industry and its inhabitants turned to other activities such as tanning and leather craftsmanship. Many old wine cellars are being used as restaurants for serving traditional Mallorcan dishes like ''sopes mallorquines'', ''

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'' and ''gató d'ametlles''.

Twin towns – sister cities

Inca is twinned with: *

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, United States *

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References

External links

Inca, Mallorca, tourist information and guide
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* Inca Hospital Center *

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* Sport Center Inca
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