Requena, Valencia

Requena is a municipality in eastern Spain, in the province of Valencia, located on the left bank of the river Magro.

Requena
Municipality
Flag of Requena
Flag
Coat of arms of Requena
Coat of arms
Requena is located in Spain
Requena
Requena
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°29′10″N 1°6′6″W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityValencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaRequena-Utiel
Judicial districtRequena
Founded7th century BC
Government
 • AlcaldesaRocío Cortés Grao (2023) (PP)
Area
 • Total814.2 km2 (314.4 sq mi)
Elevation
692 m (2,270 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total20,227
 • Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
DemonymRequenense
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46340
Official language(s)Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website

The town used to be a Moorish fortress, occupying a strong position in the mountainous region of Las Cabrillas (1000 metres). It is dominated by the ancient citadel of the Moors, and still has traces of the original town walls. There are three ancient parish churches; San Nicolás, the oldest, dates from the 13th century, but was partly restored in 1727. Near the town are the sulphurous springs of Fuentepodrida.

List of settlements included in the municipality

Demography
Demographic evolution of Requena
1900191019201930194019501960197019811991200020062007
16.23617.65818.81817.65019.42220.25318.93317.84018.15217.01419.09220.21620.440

Notable places of interest
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Requena.

References
  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


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