aigües

Aigües is a Catalan term meaning waters and is the plural form of aigua, the word for water. It is commonly used in Catalan-speaking areas in toponyms and expressions referring to water features such as springs, rivers or fountains. The accent and diaeresis indicate that the syllables are pronounced separately.

Aigües is also the name of a municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is located in the province of Alicante and forms part of the rural landscape of the region. The town has a compact urban center surrounded by agricultural land, reflecting a traditional local economy based on farming and related activities.

Geographically, the municipality sits within a Mediterranean climate zone, with mild winters and hot summers that support crops typical of the Valencia region. The built environment often features elements characteristic of Valencian rural towns, including a parish church and narrow streets that knit together a small, cohesive community.

The toponym's origin is generally linked to the historical importance of water resources for irrigation and daily life in the area. Water management, springs and irrigation channels have influenced settlement patterns and local culture over centuries. The term aigües also appears in other Catalan toponyms, underscoring the enduring connection between language, landscape and water in the region.