Albal is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Sud in the Valencian Community, Spain. Albal is in the comarque of Horta Sud, at 10 km south from Valencia. The municipality limits with Catarroja, Beniparrell, Silla, Valencia and Alcacer. The climate is mediterranean, so winters are mild and summers are pretty warm. The origin of Albal is at the time the Muslims governed this part of Spain. Its name comes from 'Dry land' in Arab language. Population: 16136.