| Benimarfull | |
| Settlement Type: | Municipality |
| Pushpin Map: | Spain Valencian Community |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within the Valencian Community |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Spain |
| Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous community |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Alicante |
| Subdivision Type3: | Comarca |
| Subdivision Name3: | Comtat |
| Subdivision Type4: | Judicial district |
| Subdivision Name4: | Alcoy |
| Coordinates: | 38.7831°N -0.3831°W |
| Elevation M: | 416 |
| Area Total Km2: | 5.6 |
| Population Demonym: | Benimarfuller, benimarfullera |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Official language(s) |
| Blank Info Sec1: | Valencian |
| Timezone: | CET |
| Utc Offset: | +1 |
| Timezone Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 03827 |
| Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
| Leader Title: | Alcalde |
| Leader Name: | Maria Rosario Recio Vilaplana (2005) |
| Leader Party: | PP |
Benimarfull (benimaɾˈfuʎ/, pronounced as /es/) is a municipality in the comarca of Comtat in the Valencian Community, Spain, just 14.5 kilometers (9 miles) from the town of Alcoy.
Benimarfull is one of 14 municipalities in the Association of Municipalities of Alcoy, which supports the area through economic, cultural and educational initiatives.[1]
It is located on the CV-700 roadway that runs between Alfafara, Pego, and Vergel, crossing the entire Gallinera Valley, the valley of cherries.[2] The town is crossed by the Sofre, Benimarfull, and Albacar ravines, and all tributaries of the Serpis river.[3] Its municipal area borders with those of Alcocer de Planes, Almudaina, Benillup, Cocentaina, Muro de Alcoy and Planes.
The name Benimarfull, of Arabic origin, means "son of the bitter fountain." In the mid-13th century, the place was conquered from the Muslims by James I of Aragon and incorporated into the Kingdom of Valencia. From the mid-15th century, it became part of the lordship of Guadalest. In 1574, the Patriarch Juan de Ribera ordered the creation of the Morisco restoration of Benimarfull-Benillup, the document of creation in which contains the first appearance of the name "Benimarfull."
The population has decreased since the beginning of the 20th century, with 414 inhabitants in the INE 2010 census .
| 780 | 797 | 753 | 767 | 739 | 719 | 573 | 532 | 410 | 379 | 410 | 441 | 414 | 396 |
The economy, mainly agricultural, is based on dry farming and is known for being the origins of the cherry for the "Montaña de Alicante," and olives for the "Aceite virgen de oliva Mariola.". It is also a notable producer of aromatic plants, spices, infusions, and teas from organic farming called Herbes del Molí, which is marketed under the Artemís brand.
It is also the municipality in Alicante with the highest per capita income, with an average net income per person of 23,205 euros in 2020 according to data from the INE.[4]
The religious festivities are held in the second half of July dedicated to Saint James, Saint Anne, and the Holy Christ. In the first weekend of August, the popular festivities are celebrated with a solemn procession, entrances and parades of Moors and Christians, popular dances, theater shows, etc.