Valencia de Don Juan
| Valencia de Don Juan / Coyanza | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | León | |
| Municipality | Valencia de Don Juan | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 58 km2 (22 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013) | ||
| • Total | 5,199 | |
| • Density | 88,87/km2 (23,020/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Valencia de Don Juan (Spanish pronunciation: [baˈlenθja de don xwan]; Coyanza in Leonese language) is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. In 2013 the municipality had a population of 5,199 (INE).
Valencia de Don Juan Castle.
It's well known by its medieval castle.
Originally named Valencia de Campos, it was renamed after its 1st Lord and Duke, Infante John of Portugal.
Language
Coyanza City Council promotes Leonese language courses.
See also
Coordinates: 42°18′N 5°31′W / 42.300°N 5.517°W
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