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 (22.4 sq mi)
Population (2004)
- Total	4,165
- Density	71.8/km2 (186/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)

Valencia de Don Juan (Spanish pronunciation: [baˈlenθja ðe ðoŋ xwan]; Coyanza in Leonese language) is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 4,165 inhabitants.

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

• Kingdom of León
• Leonese language
• Province of Llión
• Llión

Coordinates: 42°18′N 5°31′W / 42.3°N 5.517°W / 42.3; -5.517