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.
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.
The Via Augusta passes through the city, and remains of ancient Roman times are scattered throughout the surrounding region.
Period | Name | Political party | |
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1979-1983 | |||
1983-1987 | |||
1987-1991 | |||
1991-1995 | |||
1995-1999 | |||
1999-2003 | |||
2003-2007 | Juan José Edo Gil | PSPV-PSOE | |
2007-2011 |
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.