Llíria

Llíria
Liria
Llíria
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°37′33″N 0°35′39″W / 39.62583°N 0.59417°W / 39.62583; -0.59417
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaCamp de Túria
Judicial districtLiria
Government
  AlcaldeJoanma Miguel León(2021-) (Coalició compromís)
Area
  Total
228 km2 (88 sq mi)
Elevation
164 m (538 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
22,972
  Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Demonym(s)VA: Llirià, lliriana; ES: Liriano, liriana
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
46160
Official language(s)Valencian language, Spanish
WebsiteOfficial website

Llíria (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈʎiɾia]; Spanish: Liria) is a medium-sized town off the CV35 motorway to the north of Valencia, Spain. Known as Edeta in ancient Iberian times, it is the musical capital of the region. On October 30, 2019, Llíria was declared a Creative City in the category of Music by UNESCO.