a town of Spain in Valentia. 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 Valentia, whose jurisdiction extends 30 miles in length and 15 in breadth. W. Long. c. 56. N. Lat. $8.22