VILLA-REAL, a town of Spain, in the province and 5 miles S.S.W. of Castellon de la Plana, on the Majares, 4 miles above its mouth in the Mediterranean. It formerly had fortifications, but these have all been destroyed except a citadel which still remains. The streets are wide and regular, and there are some good squares. Villa-Real has a large town-hall, several churches, an hospital, convent, and three schools. Woollen cloth, flour, oil, and brandy are the principal articles made here. Pop. 8207.
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