VILLENA, a city of Spain in the province of Murcia. It is situated on the north-east of the river Jumilla, in a bleak and mountainous country. Near it is a salt lake, two leagues in circumference, which supplies the neighbouring district with salt for culinary purposes. The whole of the surrounding country is studded with the remains of fortresses built by the Moors. From this elevated country, the capital and other places on the coast draw their supplies of ice. The city contains fourteen streets, and 8000 inhabitants. It is situated in Lat. 38. 36. N.