THE CITY OF VALENCIA (SPAIN)
Some data about Valencia:
Geographic position:
| Altitude |
15 m |
| Longitude |
0º 22' 28'' W |
| Latitude |
39º 28' 36'' N |
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Population
| Year 2000 |
749,016 people |
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Climatic data
| Annual mean temperature (y. 1999) |
18.6ºC |
| February mean temperature |
12.3ºC |
| Main rainfall (days) |
73 |
| Sun hours a year |
2,829 |
| Relative humidity |
65.80% |
The city of Valencia was founded by Romans (Valentia) in 138 BC. It is de capital of Valencia autonomous region (Comunitat Valenciana) and of Valencia Province; it is located in eastern Spain, near the Mediterranean Sea.
It is one of the largest cities of Spain and a center for agricultural marketing, manufacturing and communications. Among noteworthy buildings in Valencia are the Gothic cathedral (13th-15th century) and the Gothic silk exchange (La Lonja; 15th century).
Very useful information about Valencia: English, Spanish.
More information about Valencia's City Council, and Comunitat Valenciana.
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