Beniaján is a village located in the Region of Murcia (Spain), beside the mountains that close the Valley of Segura. It has a population of around 11,000, and is not far from the region's capital, Murcia.
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  Beniaján Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′N 1°04′W / 37.983°N 1.067°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Region of Murcia |
| Province | Murcia |
| Comarca | Huerta de Murcia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Hernández Quereda |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.924 km2 (5.376 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 11,233 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Beniajanenses |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
Beniaján is known for the abundant production of citrus fruits that its factories export around the world; this is the most important economic activity in this city.
The town was founded during Roman times.[1] Since before the 18th century, the Virgen del Carmen has been the Patrona (patron saint) of Beniaján. A statue is carried in procession annually in celebration of her feast day.
Main sights
edit- San Juan Bautista's church and Patrona's Chapel (17th-20th centuries)
- Villanueva's church, Virgin of Azahar
- Mirador de San Antón (viewing point)
- Puntarrón Chico, a rocky spur commanding the city, home to an Argaric archaeological site
- Parque Regional de El Valle y Carrascoy (mountains and natural spaces with special protection)
Festivals
editThese are the main festivities of the town:[2]
- San Antón, 17 January
- Carnival
- Easter
- Virgin of Azahar, 1 May
- Virgen del Carmen, Patrona (patron saint) of Beniaján, 16 July
See also
editSources
edit- ^ "Beniaján- Antigüedad y Edad Media - Región de Murcia Digital" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- ^ "Beniaján- Fiestas Locales - Región de Murcia Digital" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-09-21.
External links
edit- Beniaján - Portal Ayuntamiento de Murcia(in Spanish)
- Beniaján - Región de Murcia Digital (in Spanish)