(the ancient Edeta), a town of Spain, province of Valencia, and 17 miles N.W. of the town of that name. Though mean and neglected in appearance, it has some good buildings among its ecclesiastical structures. On the summit of a hill in the vicinity is the Colegio de San Miguel, an extensive and venerable pile with a handsome and richly decorated church. The inhabitants are chiefly agricultural, but some manufactures of linen, soap, leather, earthenware, &c., are carried on. Pop. about 8000.