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Torrent, Municipality in Valencia Province, Spain

Torrent extends across the eastern Mediterranean region of Valencia, situated 7 kilometers from the provincial capital with an elevation of 66 meters.

The Knights of Malta received control of Torrent in 1248 from James I of Aragon and maintained ownership of the settlement until 1807.

The Medieval Tower stands 30 meters tall with five floors, representing the architectural legacy of Moorish construction techniques in eastern Spain.

The municipality connects to Valencia through two metro stations, Torrent and Torrent Avinguda, serving lines 1, 2, and 7 of the metropolitan network.

The local economy includes manufacturing facilities that produce chocolate, canned goods, and footwear, contributing to the industrial diversity of the region.

Location: Province of Valencia

Capital city: Torrent

Elevation above the sea: 66 m

Part of: Mancomunitat Intermunicipal de l'Horta Sud, Mancomunitat Intermunicipal Quart-Benager

Shares border with: Alaquàs, Alcàsser, Aldaia, Catarroja, Godelleta, Montserrat, Picanya, Picassent, Turís, Chiva

Website: https://torrent.es

GPS coordinates: 39.43653,-0.46790

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51

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