Beniaján Explained

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.

Main sights

Festivals

These are the main festivities of the town:[2]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beniaján- Antigüedad y Edad Media - Región de Murcia Digital. Spanish. 2018-09-21.
  2. Web site: Beniaján- Fiestas Locales - Región de Murcia Digital. Spanish. 2018-09-21.