Valera is a city located in the Trujillo State of Venezuela. It is geographically situated between the rivers Momboy and Motatán.
The city serves as an educational hub, hosting several higher education institutions including the private Universidad Valle del Momboy and the Instituto Universitario de Tecnología de Trujillo (IUTET). Other notable academic centers in the area include the Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez (UNESR) and the Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (UPEL).
Valera is characterized by a diverse demographic makeup, featuring communities of Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Colombian, and Spanish descent. The city has been under the administration of Mayor José Karkom since 2013.