Beniaján

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
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Beniaján
Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 37°59′N 1°04′W
Autonomous communityRegion of Murcia
ProvinceMurcia
ComarcaHuerta de Murcia
Government
 • MayorFrancisco Hernández Quereda
Area
 • Total13.924 km2 (5.376 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total11,233
 • Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Beniajanenses
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website

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
  • San Juan Bautista's church and Patrona's Chapel (17th-20th centuries)
  • Villanueva's church, Virgin of Azahar
  • Mirador de San Antón (viewing point)
  • Puntarrón Chico, a rocky spur commanding the city, home to an Argaric archaeological site
  • Parque Regional de El Valle y Carrascoy (mountains and natural spaces with special protection)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 18th-century statue

Festivals

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

See also

Sources
  1. "Beniaján- Antigüedad y Edad Media - Región de Murcia Digital" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-09-21.
  2. "Beniaján- Fiestas Locales - Región de Murcia Digital" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-09-21.
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