Sellent has an approximate population of 400 inhabitants. It is located in the valley of the River Sellent, within the Caroig Massif, to the south-west of the Ribera Alta administrative region. It borders with the administrative region of La Costera. There are two areas, divided by the “l’Horteta” ravine. On the right is the old town, the Arabic origin of which is evident in the distribution of its streets. To the left is the new area, with newly built single-family homes.