Beniaján | |
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Coordinates: 37°59′N 1°04′W / 37.983°N 1.067°W | |
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 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.
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.
These are the main festivities of the town: [2]
Beniaján | |
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Coordinates: 37°59′N 1°04′W / 37.983°N 1.067°W | |
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 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.
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.
These are the main festivities of the town: [2]