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Valencia de Don Juan

Valencia de Don Juan / Coyanza
Castillo de Valencia de Don Juan (es)
Official seal of Valencia de Don Juan / Coyanza
Seal
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).

Originally named Valencia de Campos, it was renamed after its 1st Lord and Duke, Infante John of Portugal.

Coyanza City Council promotes Leonese language courses.

Coordinates: 42°18′N 5°31′W / 42.300°N 5.517°W / 42.300; -5.517



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