Alzira (Valencian: [alˈziɾa]; Spanish: Alcira [alˈθiɾa]) is a city and municipality of 47,335 inhabitants (62,094 floating population) in Valencia, eastern Spain.

Alzira is located in the province of Valencia, on the left bank of the Xúquer river, and on the Valencia–Alicante railway.

During that time the city had a local administrative government and was considered as a cultural hub for writers, philosophers, and law experts.

During the 20th century, Alzira changed from an agricultural economy to a diverse industry-orientated city with an important commercial infrastructure and associated services.

Alzira has become a very important commercial city due to its influence area, which is estimated about 300,000 inhabitants.