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Beniaján

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official_nameBeniaján
image_sealEscudo de Beniaján.jpg
image_skylineCalle Mayor de Beniaján.jpg
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pushpin_mapSpain
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Spain
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameSpain
subdivision_type1Autonomous community
subdivision_name1Region of Murcia
subdivision_type2Province
subdivision_name2Murcia
subdivision_type3Comarca
subdivision_name3Huerta de Murcia
area_total_km213.924
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameFrancisco Hernández Quereda
population_demonymBeniajanenses
population_as_of2010
population_total11233
population_density_km2auto
timezoneCET
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timezone_DSTCEST
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website

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 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. 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)

Festivals

These are the main festivities of the town:

  • San Antón, 17 January
  • Carnival
  • Easter
  • Virgin of Azahar, 1 May
  • Virgen del Carmen, Patrona (patron saint) of Beniaján, 16 July

Sources

References

  1. "Beniaján- Antigüedad y Edad Media - Región de Murcia Digital".
  2. "Beniaján- Fiestas Locales - Región de Murcia Digital".
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