Requena, Valencia

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Requena
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°29′10″N1°6′6″W / 39.48611°N 1.10167°W / 39.48611; -1.10167
CountrySpain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
Province Valencia
Comarca Requena-Utiel
Judicial district Requena
Founded7th century BC
Government
   Alcaldesa Rocío 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)
Demonym Requenense
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46340
Official language(s) Spanish
Website Official website

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

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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 back to 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

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References

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