Benlloc Explained

Official Name:Benlloc
Mapsize:220px
Coordinates:40.2167°N -20°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Spain
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous community
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Castelló
Subdivision Type3:Comarca
Subdivision Name3:Plana Alta
Subdivision Type4:Judicial district
Subdivision Name4:Castelló de la Plana
Area Total Km2:43.5
Elevation M:315
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonym:Belloquí, belloquina
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:12181
Area Code Type:Dialing code
Blank Name Sec1:Official language(s)
Blank Info Sec1:Valencian

Benlloc is a municipality in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, located in the comarca of Plana Alta.

Geography

Benlloc is located in the center of the Pla de l'Arc, itself in the center of Castellón. The town is an example of modern architecture and rural urbanism. It is divided into a modern and a historical section, with these subdivided into quadrants, some containing basic services with others containing plazas, houses and a fortified church. Benlloc shares a border with Alcalà de Xivert, Cabanes, Serra d'En Galceran, Torreblanca, Vall d'Alba, and Vilanova d'Alcolea.

History

The Via Augusta passes through the city, and remains of ancient Roman times are scattered throughout the surrounding region.

Administration

List of mayors from the democratic elections of 1979
PeriodNamePolitical party
1979-1983
1983-1987
1987-1991
1991-1995
1995-1999
1999-2003
2003-2007Juan José Edo GilPSPV-PSOE
2007-2011

Economy

The economy of Benlloc is focused around agricultural production and cattle. Due to mostly dry land in Benlloc, production of fruits and vegetables is made possible due to irrigation techniques. Pig production and poultry are also important industries. The craft industry is centered on turrónes, carpentry, construction and locksmithing.

Notable people

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