Valencia, officially known as València, is the capital of both the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is situated on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula along the Mediterranean Sea, specifically located on the banks of the Turia river.
With a population of 824,340, Valencia ranks as the third-largest city in Spain. The broader urban area encompasses approximately 1.6 million people, while the metropolitan region reaches a total population of 2.5 million.