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Benlloc
View on WikipediaBenlloc is a municipality in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, located in the comarca of Plana Alta.
Key Information
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]The Via Augusta passes through the city, and remains of ancient Roman times are scattered throughout the surrounding region.
Administration
[edit]| 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 |
Demographics
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Gallery
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Ayuntamiento de Benlloc
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Pastissets de carabassa i mel (Benlloc)
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Ermita de Loreto (Benlloc)
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Panorámica de Benlloc (Castellón)
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Iglesia Parroquial de la Asunción (Benlloc)
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Iglesia Parroquial de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora (Benlloc)
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Mercado urbano de los domingos (Benlloc, Castellón)
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Murallas de Benlloc
Economy
[edit]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
[edit]- Ángel Dealbert (born 1983), football player
- José Corbató Chillida (1862-1913), priest and publisher
References
[edit]- ^ National Statistics Institute (13 December 2025). "Municipal Register of Spain of 2025".
External links
[edit]- Official site (in Catalan)
- Valencian Institute of Statistics (in Spanish)
- Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces - Tour guide (in Spanish)
