Villena, in the Valencian Community, is part of the province of Alicante. The municipality covers about 341.2 km² and had 34,712 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 102 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 61 municipalities in the province of Alicante with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 12 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 43 km north-west of Alicante, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Valencia, about 105 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Bocairent (30 km), Elche (45 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Villena; all the municipalities in the province of Alicante are listed on their own page.
Villena on the map
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Municipalities of the province of Alicante · Valencian Community