Photo: Panorámica de la ciudad de Valencia, España by Juan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY 4.0. Image resized/cropped for layout.
Quick facts
- Setting: Mediterranean coastal city in eastern Spain, with a historic centre, Turia park and beaches.
- Municipality area: about 135 km² (approximate; municipality boundary, not the built-up urban area).
- Population: about 842,000 residents (municipality, 1 January 2025).
Population refers to the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area. Spain's official municipal population data are published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). INE population data ↗
Climate and everyday life
Hot summers, mild winters and periods of humid weather. Some low-lying areas can be exposed to flooding; follow local alerts and compare the exact neighbourhood.
Valencia combines museums, markets, green space and metro, tram and bus connections. Compare housing costs, shade, walkability, public transport and the route to your preferred hospital.
Healthcare links
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