Official Name: | Beniaján |
Coordinates: | 37.9833°N -5°W |
Pushpin Map: | Spain |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Spain. |
Latd Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Spain |
Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous community |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Type3: | Comarca |
Area Total Km2: | 13.924 |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Francisco Hernández Quereda |
Population Demonym: | Beniajanenses |
Population As Of: | 2010 |
Population Total: | 11233 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Utc Offset: | +1 |
Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
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]