a town of Spain in Valenitia. It is seated between the mountains on the banks of the river Segura, in a place fortified by nature, and in a fertile plain, abounding in all things, especially corn. It is surrounded with pleasant gardens, and has a university and a bishop's see. It is defended by an old castle; and is the capital of a government independent of Valenitia, whose jurisdiction extends thirty miles in length, and fifteen in breadth. W. Long. o. 56. N. Lat. 38. 22.