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Valencians (Valencian: valencians,[a] Spanish: valencianos[b]) are the native people of the Valencian Community, in eastern Spain. Since 2006, the Valencian people are officially recognised in the Valencian Statute of Autonomy as a nationality "within the unity of the Spanish nation".[2] Valencians' native languages are Valencian, a variety of Western Catalan,[3] in about two-thirds of the territory, and Spanish in the rest; both languages are official.[4]

The Valencian Community is politically divided in three provinces, from south to north: Alicante, Valencia and Castellón. Its capital is the city of Valencia.

Historical background

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See also: Crown of Aragon and Kingdom of Valencia

In 1237, the Andalusi Taifa of Valencia was taken by king James I the Conqueror of the Crown of Aragon. The population of the new kingdom was by far mostly Muslim, so the crown started a campaign of repopulation of the lands with Christians, as usual in the Reconquista. The new Christian arrivals came from Catalonia and Aragon. Aragonese presence was most dominant in the interior parts of the kingdom (as can be assumed by geographical factors); those Aragonese from the eastern comarcas of Aragon (Matarranya, Casp, Baix Cinca, Llitera and Ribargorça) would have brought with them Catalan language varieties, whereas the rest of Aragonese settlers would've brought eastern Spanish and Aragonese varieties which would mix into Churro Spanish, which in much of the interior is the traditional language, as Valencian is in the coast, where most of the new inhabitants had Catalan or, less usual, Occitan origins.

The Vega Baja del Segura and Vinalopó comarcas/comarques were lands disputed between the crowns of Castile and Aragon since the Reconquista, this being because they were conquered by Aragon but reserved for Castile under a treaty, hence they were repopulated by people from both crowns at different times, and the Alt Vinalopó (Villena influence area) was actually part of Murcia (Albacete province) until the nineteenth century. Following the Black Death and later the Expulsion of the Moriscos, the then Valencian-speaking Bajo Segura (to which Orihuela and Torrevieja belong) is said to have been resettled mostly by people from Murcia, eventually defining the language border there (see Panocho dialect). The Requena comarca was, like the Alto Vinalopó, part of Castile (Cuenca province) until the mid-nineteenth century (1851).

Muslim presence in the Kingdom of Valencia was very high, making one third of the entire population at the time of the expulsion (the highest proportion in all of Spain). The coexistence between the Christian and Muslim was mostly good, despite some chapters of religious intolerance like the massive Baptism of Muslims during the first Revolt of the Brotherhoods; however, Valencian Muslims never ceased to speak Arabic. The Christian Valencian elites disapproved of King Philip's plans of Expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609, because the sudden lack of the traditional workforce would lead to the kingdom's ruin.

The Bourbon victory in the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century led to the abolishment of Valencian laws and government institutions, and Valencian language was banned from legal and institutional use. The Kingdom of Valencia thus ceased to exist as an institution and, in the early 19th century, it was divided into three different provinces, although its inhabitants continued to self-identify as Valencian and maintained their language. After several failed attempts to re-gain self-government, the transition to democracy led to the devolution of Valencian traditional self-governing institutions and laws, chiefly the Generalitat Valenciana and the Statute of Autonomy. The Statute made Valencian official again along with Spanish, and defined Valencians as Spaniards inhabitants of the community.[5]

Demographics

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The Valencian population traditionally concentrated in localities with fertile cultivation and growing lowlands by the most important rivers (Júcar, or Xúquer in Valencian, Turia, or Túria, Segura and Vinalopó), also in harbour cities important to the agricultural trade.

The most important population centres used to be, during the Roman times, Sagunto and Dénia; later on in history, Valencia (València), Alicante (Alacant), Xàtiva, Orihuela, Elche (Elx), Gandia, Villarreal (Vila-real) and, more recently, Alzira and Castellón de la Plana (Castelló de la Plana).

The population density which is higher in the central and southern lands and minor in the northern and inner ones, is derived from the traditional distribution of people which originated in the orographic characteristics of the Valencian lands and the possibility to obtain irrigated land agriculture. Demographics were also affected by (being perhaps the exception to the mentioned distribution) the great industrial activity and the commerce of agriculturally derived products during the 20th century of noncoastal cities like Alcoy (Alcoi), Elda, Ontinyent, Petrer, Villena, and La Vall d'Uixó.

In the last years, concentration in the great capitals and its metropolitan areas has augmented considerably (e.g. Torrent, Mislata, Paterna, Burjassot, Sant Vicent del Raspeig, etc.) especially in all the coastal cities and towns. Thus, traditionally small populations such as Benidorm or Torrevieja have undergone a considerable population increase (still more remarkable during summertime) due to the seasonal migration of tourists.

Languages

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Main article: Valencian language
Valencian-speaking areas in the Valencian Community, in green (lighter green: Catalan/Valencian outside the community).

Valencian and Spanish are the official languages of the Valencian Community. Spanish (or Castilian) is the official language of Spain, while Valencian, that is, the varieties of Catalan spoken in the Community, is the language considered by the Statute of Autonomy as llengua pròpia ("native language"). Valencian is traditionally spoken in the densely populated coastal areas rather than inland, where many places have Spanish as their traditional language, also those areas incorporated into the provinces of Alicante and Valencia at their creation in 1833 and which did not form part of the historical Kingdom of Valencia. Consequently, the 1984 Law on the "Use and Education of Valencian" defines certain municipalities as "predominantly Spanish-speaking", and allows them some few optional exceptions as to official use of Valencian, even though the right to use and to receive education in Valencian is guaranteed by the Statute of Autonomy (Art. 6.2) anywhere in Valencia.

Cuisine

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Main article: Valencian cuisine

Paella is a rice dish which originated in Valencia near lake Albufera, a lagoon in eastern Spain.[6] Valencians consider paella their main national dish.

Other famous Valencian dishes are the orxata drink, and the bunyols: the sweet pastry eaten in falles.

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Valencians are the native inhabitants of the , an autonomous region in eastern that includes the provinces of Castellón, , and , corresponding to the historical Land (or Kingdom) of Valencia formed after the 13th-century Christian reconquest from Muslim rule. Designated a historical under the community's Statute of Autonomy, which affirms their right to self-government and cultural preservation, Valencians number over 5 million and maintain a distinct identity shaped by agrarian roots, maritime trade, and Roman, Visigothic, and Aragonese influences. Their culture emphasizes communal festivals like the Fallas of —declared intangible heritage—and rice-based cuisine such as , reflecting a Mediterranean lifestyle with strong family ties and entrepreneurial spirit. The traditional language, , holds co-official status alongside Spanish and functions as a Romance variety with roots in medieval Occitano-Romance substrates, though its classification sparks contention: linguistic analyses align it closely with , yet many locals and surveys indicate a preference for viewing it as a separate amid resistance to broader Catalanist narratives. Usage varies regionally, with recent data showing about 29% speaking it habitually at home and over 50% capable of comprehension, declining in urban areas due to Spanish dominance and migration patterns. Economically, Valencians contribute significantly to 's third-largest regional GDP through exports, , ceramics, and industries, underscoring a pragmatic, export-oriented ethos.

Origins and History

Prehistory and Ancient Settlements

The Valencia region exhibits evidence of habitation dating to at least 24,000 years ago, as demonstrated by over 110 cave paintings and engravings in sites like Cova Dones, which also contain more than 100 prehistoric structures indicative of organized human activity. Cueva de las Calaveras, located in province, preserves artifacts and faunal remains from approximately 100,000 years ago, including tools and skeletal evidence of early hominid presence. Neolithic settlements emerged around 5500 BCE, marking the adoption of and through the cultivation of cereals such as hulled and free-threshing wheats, barleys, and like lentils and peas. This shift supported sedentary communities, with sites like Cova de la Sarsa yielding impressed pottery and domestic structures reflective of the Cardial Ware culture's spread from the . Agricultural practices focused on fertile coastal plains, fostering and localized trade in surplus goods. In the late Bronze and early Iron Ages, from roughly 1000 BCE, indigenous Iberian groups dominated, including the Contestani in southern territories around modern and the Edetani further north near Sagunto. Excavations at settlements like Edeta and Ilici reveal fortified oppida with advanced , , and agricultural terraces, evidencing socioeconomic organization and defensive architecture. These tribes maintained Mediterranean trade links, importing Greek ceramics and Phoenician influences in script and goods via coastal exchanges, which enhanced local bronze-working without leading to foreign settlements.

Roman and Visigothic Periods

The Roman conquest of the advanced significantly after the Second Punic War, with the Valencia region—home to the sedentary Edetani tribe—integrated into Roman control by the 2nd century BCE. In 138 BCE, Decimus Junius Brutus Callaicus founded the colony of Valentia Edetanorum, settling approximately 2,000 discharged legionary veterans on lands confiscated from local inhabitants to bolster military security against Iberian resistance. This strategic colony, named for its martial purpose ("Valentia" denoting valor), featured a grid-plan layout with defensive walls, a forum, temples, and an amphitheater, fostering rapid and serving as a hub for agricultural export of wine, , and cereals via the nearby port. Roman administration organized the area within the province of (later Tarraconensis), emphasizing infrastructure to integrate the periphery: extensive road networks connected Valentia to and other centers, while aqueducts—such as one extending nearly 99 kilometers from the Rascaña River—ensured for and urban growth, enabling surplus production that enriched the local elite. accelerated , with Latin supplanting indigenous languages through intermarriage, veteran settlements, and administrative use; by the CE, a hybrid Hispano-Roman society dominated, evidenced by epigraphic records of local magistrates bearing Roman names and . Christianity penetrated the region from the CE amid empire-wide conversions, with Valentia hosting early bishoprics and martyrs like Saint Vincent, documented in Prudentius's Peristephanon; this faith intertwined with Roman civic life, solidifying a Gallo-Hispanic Christian identity before imperial decline. Provincial unrest, including the 3rd-century separationist empire of , briefly disrupted governance but reinforced local self-sufficiency. The Visigothic incursions began in the early CE as Roman authority fragmented, with federate Gothic bands under and later raiding ; by 415 CE, they subdued and in the east, establishing dominance over the area through settlement and tribute extraction from Romano-Hispanic landowners. Under kings like (466–484 CE), Visigothic expansion consolidated control, though initially Arian in doctrine and reliant on Romano-administrative continuity for tax collection and . By the late 6th century, Leovigild (568–586 CE) centralized the kingdom at Toledo, annexing eastern holdouts and imposing Visigothic law via codes like the Liber Iudiciorum, which curtailed provincial autonomy in favor of royal appointees while preserving some municipal (senatus) for Hispano-Roman elites; Reccared's conversion to Catholicism in 589 CE at the further fused Gothic rulers with the Latin-speaking majority, promoting ecclesiastical governance over fractious nobility. In the region, this era saw fortified villas and episcopal sees like Valencia's enduring under dual Gothic-Roman structures, with limited local self-rule subordinated to itinerant kings until internal divisions facilitated the Umayyad Muslim conquest in 711 CE.

Medieval Kingdom of Valencia

The was established following the conquest of the by , who captured the city on September 28, 1238, after a campaign that included sieges of key Moorish strongholds. This victory marked the culmination of Aragonese expansion during the in the eastern , integrating the region into the Crown of Aragon as a distinct territorial entity rather than a mere province. James I's forces, comprising Catalan, Aragonese, and Navarrese troops, faced resistance from the Almohad remnants under Zayyan ibn Mardanish, but the fall of Valencia secured the fertile huerta plain and coastal ports, facilitating Christian resettlement and feudal organization. To govern the newly acquired lands, James I promulgated the Furs de València in 1240, a charter of privileges that granted the kingdom legal , including its own courts, taxation system, and municipal governance separate from proper. These fueros preserved elements of Islamic administrative practices while introducing Christian feudal structures, such as repopulation (repoblación) with settlers from northern Iberia and , fostering a multicultural society of Old Christians, Mudéjares (Muslims under Christian rule), and Jews. The kingdom's boundaries were formalized to encompass present-day , Castellón, and provinces, with City as the capital, emphasizing its status as one of the core realms—alongside and —within the composite . The medieval kingdom experienced an economic golden age from the 14th to 15th centuries, driven by in the irrigated huerta, Mediterranean trade, and the burgeoning industry, which benefited from Jewish merchants and artisans skilled in introduced via Islamic legacies. By the early , had become a leading exporter of fabrics, with guilds regulating production and the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange), constructed between 1482 and 1548 in late Gothic style, symbolizing commercial prowess amid influences from decorative techniques. Jewish communities contributed significantly to and craftsmanship, managing early operations until pressures for conversion intensified, while labor supported architectural innovations blending Islamic arches with Christian Gothic elements in buildings like the Micalet tower of . Culturally, the kingdom flourished in the , often termed its Siglo d'Or, with Valencian as a literary vehicle for poets like Ausiàs March (1397–1459), whose introspective verse on love, mortality, and philosophy elevated the vernacular and influenced across the Crown of . March's works, composed amid the kingdom's prosperity, reflected a courtly milieu tied to Valencian and the royal house, predating the with Castile in 1469 while maintaining institutional independence. This period underscored Valencia's role as a semi-autonomous hub in the Crown of 's Mediterranean empire, contributing naval power and grain exports before the shifts toward centralized Iberian monarchy.

Early Modern Decline and Integration

The from the Kingdom of Valencia between 1609 and 1614, decreed by Philip III on September 22, 1609, removed an estimated 120,000 to 150,000 individuals, comprising approximately one-third of the region's population and causing widespread agricultural abandonment due to the loss of skilled labor in crops like and . This demographic shock exacerbated economic stagnation, as uncultivated lands and depopulated huertas (irrigated orchards) persisted into the early 18th century, hindering recovery amid broader Habsburg fiscal strains. During the (1701–1714), Valencian elites and institutions predominantly backed the Habsburg claimant Archduke Charles, viewing Bourbon Philip V as a threat to regional privileges (fueros). Following the Bourbon victory at the on April 25, 1707, Philip V decreed the Nueva Planta for on June 29, 1707, abolishing the kingdom's cortes (parliament), furs (legal code), and separate administrative bodies, thereby dissolving its institutional autonomy. This centralization imposed Castilian laws, tribunals, and fiscal uniformity, eliminating barriers like puertos secos (internal tariffs) that had protected local trade but now subordinated to Madrid's control. The decrees facilitated , including agrarian rationalization and royal intendants, which aimed to boost crown revenues but intensified economic pressures on Valencian smallholders through higher taxes and land enclosures, contributing to rural depopulation and urban unrest by mid-century. Culturally, official documentation shifted to , marginalizing Valencian in courts and administration, though vernacular use endured informally among the populace. This integration marked Valencia's transition from a semi-autonomous entity within the Crown of to a province under uniform Spanish absolutism, setting constraints on regional governance until the .

Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

In the nineteenth century, the Valencian region's centered on agrarian production, characterized by intensive irrigation in fertile huertas that supported cash crops like , , and for . This system, rooted in communal management, drove commercial orientation from the mid-century onward, with agricultural output expanding amid liberal reforms that dismantled feudal remnants and opened markets. Urban Valencia, however, witnessed modest industrialization, particularly in —focused on and —and port infrastructure, which grew to handle increasing agricultural exports following trade liberalization in the . Rural areas persisted in smallholder farming and , contrasting with urban workshops employing growing numbers of laborers, though overall industrial development lagged behind northern due to limited capital investment and reliance on traditional methods. By the 1890s, socioeconomic tensions fueled worker movements across Valencia, as agrarian proletarianization and urban factory conditions spurred strikes and union organizing among farm laborers, port workers, and textile operatives. Anarchist and socialist ideologies spread through print networks and mutual aid societies, leading to protests against low wages and harsh rural contracts; notable actions included agricultural unrest in the huerta districts and participation in broader Spanish labor mobilizations, such as the 1890 general strike wave, which highlighted demands for better hours and pay amid economic downturns. These movements reflected Valencia's dual rural-urban divides, with anarchism gaining ground in the countryside due to land inequality, though repression by local authorities fragmented early organizations. The (1936–1939) inflicted severe devastation on Valencians, who largely aligned with the Republican side; served as the Republican government's seat from November 1, 1936, to October 1937, after Madrid's encirclement, transforming the city into a political and logistical hub that attracted officials, refugees, and militias. This role exposed it to relentless aerial bombardments by Nationalist-allied Italian and German forces, including the May 28, 1937, raid that razed port facilities and killed over 100 civilians, disrupting supply lines and causing widespread damage estimated at millions in reparations claims. Republican defeats in regional battles, such as the Ebro front involving Valencian troops, resulted in heavy casualties—tens of thousands dead or wounded—and economic collapse, with agricultural output plummeting and famine conditions emerging by 1939. Under Francisco Franco's dictatorship from 1939 to 1975, Valencians faced cultural suppression as the regime enforced as the sole , prohibiting Valencian in schools, media, , and administration to promote national unity. Regional symbols, festivals, and institutions were curtailed, with purges targeting Republican sympathizers through executions, , and forced labor, exacerbating postwar and rural depopulation. Despite this, underground networks preserved Valencian , folk traditions, and private use, fostering resilience through clandestine associations and remittances that sustained family-based cultural continuity amid centralized agrarian policies favoring large estates.

Post-Franco Revival

The on November 20, 1975, marked the end of centralized dictatorship and initiated Spain's , which facilitated the of powers to historic regions including . This process culminated in the approval of the Statute of Autonomy for the on July 1, 1982, through Organic Law 5/1982, establishing the framework for self-governance and reviving pre-Franco institutions such as the executive and the legislative assembly. These bodies assumed competencies in areas like , , and , restoring administrative autonomy suppressed under the 1939-1975 regime. Economically, the post-1982 period saw recovery driven by expansion and Spain's 1986 accession to the , which unlocked structural funds for infrastructure such as ports and highways in , , and Castellón. The region's GDP per capita rose from about 70% of the Spanish average in the early 1980s to near parity by the 2000s, fueled by coastal attracting over 30 million visitors annually by the 2010s and export-oriented industries like ceramics and footwear. This integration into European markets supported diversification beyond , contributing to the Valencian Community's 9.3% share of national GDP by the 2020s. Demographically, the revived institutions coincided with sustained , from roughly 3.8 million in 1981 to 5.467 million by mid-2025, propelled by from less dynamic Spanish regions and international inflows, particularly from and post-EU enlargement. Urban centers like city expanded rapidly, with its surpassing 1.5 million residents, reflecting the pull of economic opportunities in services and . This influx bolstered labor markets but strained housing and infrastructure, underscoring the causal link between autonomy-enabled development and shifts.

Demographics and Society

Population Statistics and Growth

As of 1 January 2025, the Valencian Community had a resident of approximately 5.422 million, accounting for about 11% of Spain's total of 48.6 million at that time. By the second quarter of 2025, this figure had risen to 5.467 million following a 0.5% quarterly increase, driven primarily by net positive migration. Annual averaged around 1.9% in 2024, with the region recording the second-highest absolute gain among Spanish autonomous communities at 103,090 residents. Historical trends show steady expansion since the early , when the population stood at about 4.2 million in 2000, fueled by that offset declining natural growth from low rates (around 1.3 children per woman in recent years). Net migration has contributed over 80% of total growth since 2022, including inflows from Latin American countries (e.g., , , ) and EU nations (e.g., , ), with foreign residents exceeding 1 million by mid-2025, up 30% from 2022 levels. The region's overall is 235 inhabitants per km², ranking moderately high among Spanish autonomous communities, but varies sharply by geography: coastal areas in and provinces exceed 300 hab/km² due to and , while rural interiors in Castellón and parts of province average below 50 hab/km², contributing to localized depopulation risks. An aging demographic structure, with an envejecimiento index surpassing 250% in 172 municipalities as of 2024 (indicating over twice as many residents over 65 as under 15), is partially mitigated by immigrant cohorts, who maintain a younger age and higher , preventing sharper declines projected nationally. Projections from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística forecast a 19% relative increase by 2074, largely migration-dependent, amid sustained low birth rates.

Ethnic Composition and Immigration

The ethnic composition of Valencians reflects a predominant continuity from ancient Iberian populations, with genetic analyses placing modern residents of within the broader Mediterranean European cluster, characterized by high similarity to other Spanish groups and limited non-European admixture. Studies using Alu insertion polymorphisms in Valencia samples indicate diversity levels (0.382 average) aligning with regional Mediterranean patterns, showing minimal divergence from neighboring Iberian populations despite historical migrations. Genome-wide data from the further reveal that eastern regions, including Valencia, retain substantial ancestry from farmers and steppe pastoralists, with North African components estimated at 0-11% regionally, often lower in post-medieval samples due to limited persistence. Ancient DNA from medieval eastern Iberia confirms that events like the Morisco expulsion had negligible lasting genetic impact, underscoring demographic replacement and over admixture. Historically, Valencia hosted notable minorities, including a Jewish community that comprised around 10-15% of the urban population in the late medieval period before the 1492 mandated their expulsion or forced conversion. Similarly, Moriscos—Muslim converts to —formed a significant portion of the rural populace, estimated at up to one-third in the Kingdom of Valencia by the early , until their systematic expulsion between and 1614, which removed approximately 150,000 individuals from the region and reshaped its ethnic homogeneity. These expulsions, driven by religious and security concerns amid Habsburg policies, eliminated organized non-Christian communities, leaving a legacy of economic disruption but genetic continuity among the remaining Christian-majority population. Recent immigration has introduced greater diversity, with foreign-born residents accounting for 22.51% of the Valencian Community's as of January 1, 2024, up from lower figures pre-2000s economic boom. Principal origins include (e.g., , ), (), and (), reflecting labor migration patterns tied to , , and services; for instance, Moroccans and Colombians ranked among top inflows in 2023-2024 national data applicable to the region. In city, foreign nationals comprise about 19.6% as of 2025 padron figures, with similar demographic shifts. Non-EU migrants encounter integration hurdles, including elevated unemployment rates—around 15% for non-EU males nationally in 2024, compared to 10% for native Spaniards—exacerbated by skill mismatches and economic cycles in Valencia's high- context (12.3% overall in Q4 2024). These disparities stem from barriers like and credential recognition, though sectors like and absorb significant inflows, contributing to net .

Urbanization and Regional Distribution

The Valencian Community's population is predominantly concentrated in the metropolitan areas of its three provincial capitals, which dominate the regional economy through specialized roles. The metropolitan area, centered on the with 825,948 inhabitants as of 2024, encompasses approximately 1.8 million people and serves as the primary economic hub, anchored by the —Europe's fourth-busiest container port handling over 5 million TEUs annually—and sectors like services, manufacturing, and logistics. Alicante's metropolitan area, including with a combined of around 757,000, functions as the epicenter, drawing over 15 million visitors yearly via its and coastal resorts focused on sun-and-beach economies. Castellón de la Plana's smaller metropolitan area, with about 387,000 residents, emphasizes industry, particularly ceramics production, which accounts for over 90% of Spain's tile exports from the Plana Alta and Baix Maestrat comarques. This spatial pattern underscores a pronounced urban-rural divide, with population densities exceeding 1,000 inhabitants per km² in coastal comarques such as Horta de València and Alacantí, versus under 50 per km² in interior regions like els Ports or l'Alt Maestrat. Urbanization intensified along the coast from the onward, driven by mass and , resulting in over three-quarters of the region's 5.3 million residents living in urban settings by the , primarily in municipalities exceeding 10,000 inhabitants. This coastal focus has amplified infrastructure pressures, including , as urban expansion outpaced supply in arid conditions, with per capita consumption in tourist-heavy areas like Marina Alta surpassing national averages by 20-30%. Inland areas have faced persistent depopulation since the mid-20th century, with over 60% of the 542 municipalities—mostly rural with fewer than 2,000 residents—registering net losses between 2002 and 2022 due to out-migration toward urban opportunities and aging demographics. Recent developments, including expanded coverage and post-pandemic adoption (rising to nearly 20% of employed Valencians by 2023), have begun mitigating this in select comarques like Camp de Túria, attracting younger professionals seeking lower costs and , though overall reversal remains limited without broader economic diversification.

Identity and Politics

Formation of Valencian Identity

The Valencian identity emerged primarily from the institutional autonomy granted to the Kingdom of Valencia upon its conquest and foundation in 1238 by , which created a distinct political entity within the Crown of characterized by separate structures and legal privileges. The Furs de València, a compilation of customary laws and charters first sworn by the king in 1261 during the kingdom's inaugural Courts, codified these privileges, including rights to self-administration, taxation consent, and from Aragonese or Catalan norms. This legal framework, rather than ethnic homogeneity or linguistic exclusivity, causally underpinned early regional self-perception, as inhabitants aligned with the kingdom's courts and symbols to assert privileges against centralizing tendencies. By the , adherence to these fueros had solidified a collective marker of "valencià" tied to the kingdom's socio-political boundaries, evidenced in disputes over jurisdictional enforcement that reinforced loyalty to Valencian institutions over broader Crown identities. Historians attribute this development to the kingdom's frontier status post-Reconquista, where pragmatic alliances among settlers—Catalan, Aragonese, Navarrese, and locals—prioritized shared legal entitlements over primordial ties, distinguishing Valencian cohesion from more kinship-based identities elsewhere in the . In the , spurred a cultural revival, the Valencian Renaixença, which reasserted medieval symbols like the flag—derived from the Crown of but adapted as a marker of the kingdom's historical independence—as focal points of regional pride. Figures such as poet Teodor Llorente (1836–1911), through works evoking rural traditions and historical lore, catalyzed this resurgence amid industrialization and centralist policies, framing Valencian distinctiveness as a continuity of autonomous heritage rather than rupture. Surveys in the 2020s, including those referenced in analyses of CIS data, indicate that dual Spanish-Valencian identification predominates, with around 64% feeling equally affiliated in 2020 polls, while exclusive or prioritized Valencian sentiment reaches significant levels (over 20% solely or more Valencian), and identification with Catalan labels remains marginal, underscoring the persistence of institutionally rooted regionalism over supranational alternatives.

Valencian Nationalism and Autonomy

Blaverism arose in the late 1970s as a Spanish nationalist and Valencian regionalist ideology reacting against efforts to align Valencian identity with Catalan nationalism, particularly following Joan Fuster's 1962 book Nosaltres els valencians, which promoted a shared Catalan cultural framework. Adherents, emphasizing distinction from Catalonia and fidelity to Spain, adopted the senyera blava—a blue-cross variant of the traditional Valencian flag—as a symbol during protests, including violent clashes in Valencia in 1979 over school language policies perceived as Catalanist impositions. This movement bolstered demands for regional autonomy under Spain's 1978 Constitution Article 143, prioritizing balanced devolution over the more expansive powers available via Article 151 routes used by Catalonia. The Statute of Autonomy for the , enacted as 5/1982 on July 1, 1982, formalized this approach by creating the autonomous institutions, including the (regional parliament) and (executive), with competencies in , healthcare, , and , while reserving key fiscal and foreign affairs powers to the central government. The statute explicitly recognizes the Valencian people's right to self-government within Spain's indivisible unity, reflecting Blaverist influences in rejecting pan-Catalan integration. In the democratic era, Valencian nationalist parties such as Compromís— a coalition including the Valencian Nationalist Bloc—have pursued enhanced autonomy and federalist reforms to expand regional fiscal and legislative powers, positioning themselves against perceived central overreach. In contrast, the People's Party (PP) upholds a unionist orientation, aligning with Blaverist legacies to prioritize national cohesion and limit separatist tendencies. Electoral shifts illustrate this tension: the PP governed uninterrupted from 1995 until 2015, when it lost its majority amid corruption scandals, enabling the Botànic pact—a leftist coalition of PSPV-PSOE socialists, Compromís, and Unides Podem—that held power through 2019 and into 2023. In the May 28, 2023, regional election, the PP rebounded with 40 seats (33.4% vote share), forming a reliant on Vox's 13 seats, sidelining nationalist coalitions. Autonomy has faced critiques for enabling fiscal profligacy despite limited tax-raising authority, rendering the region structurally dependent on central transfers as a net recipient in Spain's inter-territorial equalization system. Analyses indicate persistent negative fiscal balances, with the Valencian Community contributing less in taxes than it receives in funding—exacerbated by public debt surges, such as a 6.6 increase in the during recent economic stresses—highlighting vulnerabilities in self-rule without corresponding revenue . Proponents of restraint argue this dynamic underscores the Statute's design as a safeguard against overreach, prioritizing sustainable integration over expansive .

Debates on Regional Distinctiveness

The concept of Països Catalans (Catalan Countries), encompassing , the , and the as a unified cultural or political entity, has been promoted by certain Catalan nationalist intellectuals since the mid-20th century, yet empirical surveys indicate widespread rejection among Valencians, who perceive it as an imposition from rather than a reflection of local sentiment. For instance, analyses of regional identity reveal that Valencians overwhelmingly oppose inclusion in such a framework, with support for pan-Catalan unification typically polling below 10% in the . This resistance stems from a self-identification prioritizing Valencian specificity over broader Catalan affiliation, as evidenced by consistent data from national surveys where over 70% of respondents in the region affirm a dual Valencian-Spanish identity, with minimal endorsement of exclusive Catalan ties. Historical precedents reinforce this distinctiveness, as the Kingdom of Valencia emerged as a separate entity within the Crown of Aragon in the 13th century, maintaining autonomous institutions like the Furs de València that differentiated it from the , despite shared monarchical oversight. The 1707 defeat in the , where Valencian forces backed the Habsburg claimant independently of Catalan alignments, further entrenched a legacy of separate political consciousness, unaligned with Catalan trajectories. This causal separation, rather than linguistic overlap, underpins ongoing anti-unification views, as local traditions—such as the Fallas festival, inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the of Humanity in 2016—highlight unique Valencian expressions not derivative of Catalan customs. Critiques of pan-Catalan claims often highlight distortions in media and academic narratives, where outlets sympathetic to amplify unification arguments despite diverging empirical realities in ; for example, while some peer-reviewed studies emphasize shared linguistic roots, they underweight identity polls showing Valencians favoring regional within over extraterritorial integration. Proponents of assimilation counter that historical Aragonian ties bind more closely to 's central framework, dismissing pan-Catalanism as ideologically driven rather than data-supported, a position echoed in electoral outcomes where anti-Catalanist parties consistently secure majorities. These debates underscore a for evidence-based regionalism, wary of external narratives that overlook Valencian self-perception.

Language

Characteristics of Valencian

Valencian, a Romance language variety spoken primarily in the Valencian Community of Spain, features distinct phonetic traits, including in its central dialect known as apitxat, where unstressed vowels undergo reduction to a neutral [ə] sound and intervocalic /d/ is frequently elided, yielding pronunciations such as roda as [ˈrɔ.a] ('wheel') rather than [ˈro.ða]. This apitxat variety, prevalent around Valencia city, also exhibits heightened articulatory tension in consonants compared to other dialects. Southern Valencian dialects show vowel harmony, while the lexicon reflects substrates from Latin and Arabic influences due to historical Moorish rule (711–1492 CE), incorporating terms like alqueria ('farmstead') from Arabic al-qarya. These features differentiate Valencian from central Catalan dialects, which lack apitxat reductions and exhibit less intervocalic elision. Standardization efforts for Valencian grammar, orthography, and vocabulary are overseen by the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua (AVL), established by Valencian regional law in 1998 to establish official linguistic norms. Valencian holds co-official status alongside Spanish under the Valencian Statute of Autonomy (1982, reformed 2006). Speaker estimates place habitual users at approximately 2 million, with a 2023 regional survey reporting that 29% of residents always speak Valencian at home, though competence exceeds usage. Usage patterns vary geographically, with higher daily prevalence in rural areas—where it remains the primary in many inland comarques—compared to urban centers like and , which favor Spanish in 70–80% of interactions. Phonemic includes additional mid vowels like /ɛ/ and /ɔ/ (marked , in orthography) and the /t͡ʃ/ consistently spelled ch, diverging from Spanish or y mergers.

Historical Development and Standardization

The Valencian language emerged in written form during the 13th century, shortly after the conquest of the Kingdom of Valencia by in 1238, which facilitated the documentation of local Romance vernaculars in legal and administrative texts. The Furs de València, a foundational code of customary laws initially compiled under James I and formally ratified by King Peter III in 1261, constitutes one of the earliest substantial bodies of writing in the language, blending Latin influences with evolving Romance elements specific to the region. This period marked the initial codification, with Valencian serving as the medium for royal privileges, municipal records, and early literature amid the multicultural repopulation following the . Literary output peaked in the 15th century's Siglo de Oro valenciano, featuring works by authors like Ausiàs March, whose poetry exemplified the language's maturity in expressing complex themes, before a gradual decline set in due to political centralization. The , promulgated by Philip V after the , abolished the Kingdom of Valencia's institutions in 1711, supplanting Valencian with in official administration, judiciary, and , which marginalized its public use and fostered . The dictatorship of (1939–1975) intensified suppression through decrees banning regional languages from schools, media, and government, enforcing Spanish monolingualism and eroding intergenerational transmission, with clandestine literary circles preserving the tongue amid persecution. Post-1975 revived institutional efforts, but standardization proved contentious in the "Battle of Valencia" (1977–1982), a sociopolitical clash where factions rejecting alignment with norms from Catalonia's Institut d'Estudis Catalans—viewing them as externally imposed—clashed with integrationists, resulting in violent incidents and the 1982 Statute of Autonomy's recognition of Valencian as a co-official language with distinct regulatory autonomy. The Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua, established by Valencian parliamentary law in 1998, assumed normative authority, promulgating orthographic, grammatical, and lexical standards that affirm the language's internal coherence while navigating debates over its relation to neighboring varieties. This body has since issued resolutions, such as the 2005 Normes del valencià, prioritizing historical Valencian attestations in dictionaries and grammar to resolve lexical divergences empirically derived from medieval and corpora.

Current Usage and Education

In recent surveys, approximately 29% of the population in the reports always speaking Valencian at home, with understanding rates higher but active usage declining among younger demographics, particularly in urban areas where Spanish predominates. This reflects a broader trend of passive comprehension exceeding active proficiency, estimated at over 80% for understanding but below 30% for regular speaking in daily contexts, exacerbated by intergenerational shifts and . Regional variations are pronounced, with higher active usage in rural northern areas like Castellón compared to southern provinces such as , where historical immigration from Spanish-speaking regions has reinforced Spanish dominance. Educational policy mandates a balanced approach under the 2023 Law on , requiring at least 25% of primary and secondary curriculum in Valencian, 25% in Spanish, and 15-25% in English, though implementation has shifted toward parental choice since 2024. A March 2025 consultation revealed a narrow preference, with 50.53% of families selecting Valencian as the primary vehicular versus 49.47% for Spanish, highlighting ongoing debates over immersion models that yield higher Valencian proficiency but face backlash for perceived overemphasis amid Spanish's societal prevalence. Media consumption further limits active usage, with limited Valencian-language and radio outlets—numbering in the dozens compared to dominant Spanish broadcasting—promoting rather than monolingual proficiency. In-migration from non-Valencian-speaking areas dilutes intergenerational transmission, particularly in urban youth cohorts where active use falls below 20%, as Spanish serves as the default in peer and digital interactions. These factors contribute to a gradual erosion of everyday application despite policy efforts.

Cultural Traditions

Culinary Heritage

Valencian emerged in the mid-19th century among rice farmers in the rural areas surrounding the Albufera lagoon, utilizing locally available ingredients like rabbit, chicken, snails, green beans, and short-grain cooked over an open wood fire in a wide, shallow pan. This land-based variant, distinct from later seafood adaptations popularized outside the region, reflects the agrarian reliance on Albufera's rice paddies and nearby protein sources rather than coastal , which historical accounts confirm as non-traditional for the original . The cuisine's foundation lies in Valencia's fertile agricultural output, including fruits introduced during the Moorish period in the , with the region now producing over 2.5 million tons annually and exporting citrus valued at €2.51 billion, forming a key component of the agri-food sector that accounted for 11.2% of the Valencian Community's in 2020. Traditional accompaniments include de chufa, a beverage derived from ground tiger nuts (chufa) cultivated in Valencia's l'Albufera area since ancient times, and extra virgin from the region's traditional olive groves, which emphasize low-yield but high-quality varieties like . Industrialization and commercialization have raised concerns about diluting these practices, as mass-produced versions often deviate from wood-fired cooking and seasonal sourcing, prompting Valencia's regional government in 2021 to declare an asset of cultural interest to safeguard its communal preparation rituals, with ongoing efforts to recognize it under UNESCO's intangible heritage framework via the listing. Modern techniques and global supply chains further risk authenticity by prioritizing efficiency over traditional methods, as noted in analyses of where mechanization alters communal and sensory qualities.

Festivals and Public Celebrations

The Fallas of Valencia, celebrated annually from early March culminating on March 19 (Saint Joseph's Day), center on the erection, parading, and ritual burning of large, satirical effigies known as falles, constructed by neighborhood commissions (falles). These monuments, often towering over 15 meters and crafted from wood, cork, and plaster, incorporate traditional techniques while satirizing current events, politicians, and social issues, symbolizing communal critique and renewal through fire. The festival promotes collective participation, with approximately 350 commissions competing for awards, and includes daily fireworks displays (mascletà), paella contests, and ninot exhibitions of spared figurines. Inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016, it underscores the preservation of artisanal skills in sculpture, pyrotechnics, and textiles. Economically, Las Fallas draws over 1 million visitors annually, generating €732 million in direct and indirect impacts in 2023 according to a study, while sustaining 6,500 jobs in , , and crafts. This influx boosts local commerce but strains infrastructure, with public expenditures—including €3.3 million from City Council in recent years—covering permits, safety, and logistics, though critics argue such subsidies prioritize spectacle over fiscal prudence amid competing municipal needs. Environmentally, the fireworks and bonfires release and particulate matter, with aerosol sampling during the event revealing elevated inhalable metalliferous particles comparable to industrial emissions, posing short-term air quality risks despite mitigation efforts like reduced powder loads. Moros i Cristians festivals, widespread in the especially province, reenact medieval clashes from the through parades of participants in elaborate Moorish and Christian costumes, featuring gunpowder volleys, mock sieges, and historical tableaux. Rooted in 13th- to 15th-century events like the Christian conquest of in 1238, these celebrations—documented in locales like since 1476—commemorate military victories and patron saints, evolving from militia honors into organized filàs (guilds) that preserve swordplay, music, and . Held variably from to tied to local feast days, they foster social cohesion via weeks-long preparations but face scrutiny for from explosives, which studies link to temporary disruptions and respiratory irritants in populated areas.

Literature, Arts, and Folklore

Valencian literature emerged prominently during the 15th-century under the Crown of Aragon, with Ausiàs March (1397–1459) as a central figure whose introspective poetry on love, mortality, and ethics, composed in the Valencian vernacular, influenced subsequent Iberian writers and marked a shift toward personal expression over courtly conventions. March's works, totaling over 120 poems, drew from scholastic philosophy and personal experience as a , prioritizing psychological depth that resonated beyond regional boundaries. In the 20th century, (1867–1928) critiqued the harsh realities of Valencia's agrarian economy in naturalist novels like La barraca (1898), which depicted tenant farmers' cycles of debt, violence, and displacement amid huerta irrigation systems, exposing systemic exploitation by landowners and reflecting data on where smallholders comprised over 70% of cultivators yet owned less than 20% of by the late . Visual arts in Valencia flourished in the late Gothic period, exemplified by the Valencian Primitive school, where painters like Jacomart (c. 1410–1461) blended International Gothic elegance with emerging Renaissance naturalism in altarpieces and reliquaries, such as his Retable of St. Anne (c. 1447), featuring detailed drapery, expressive figures, and gold-ground compositions commissioned for ecclesiastical patrons. Jacomart's workshop, active in Valencia from the 1440s, produced works for local nobility and clergy, incorporating Flemish influences via trade routes and contributing to over 50 documented panels by mid-century that emphasized narrative clarity in biblical scenes. This school persisted into the 16th century before transitioning under Italianate pressures, with output documented in guild records showing Valencia as a hub for panel painting rivaling Castile in volume. Valencian preserves oral narratives rooted in the era, including tales of Moorish enchantment and giants symbolizing pre-Christian or Islamic-era remnants, such as stories of hidden treasures in prima torres guarded by spectral figures amid coastal moors, transmitted through 19th-century collections that blend Christian with agrarian superstitions. These motifs, often featuring giants as primordial builders or adversaries in origin myths, reflect empirical traces of multicultural settlement patterns, with archaeological evidence of Moorish and megalithic sites informing giant lore as causal explanations for ancient structures. Franco's dictatorship (1939–1975) imposed stringent on regional cultural production, prohibiting Valencian-language publications and suppressing themes of local identity or social critique, which reduced literary output by an estimated 80% in non-Castilian tongues during the and forced artists into or stylistic conformity, as evidenced by boards rejecting over 10,000 manuscripts annually for ideological deviation. Post-1975 spurred revival through awards like the Institut d'Estudis Valencians Prize, awarded in 2024 to Leo Garcia for the Desapareguda, yet Valencian works face market constraints where Castilian editions dominate 90% of Spain's publishing revenue, limiting distribution to under 5% regional share despite subsidies. This dynamic underscores underrepresented voices in global circuits, where empirical sales data prioritize Madrid-centric narratives over peripheral traditions.

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