Benlloc
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| Location of Benlloc within Plana Alta Location of Benlloc within Plana Alta | |
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| Country | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain |
| Autonomous community | File:Flag of the Valencian Community (2x3).svg Valencian Community |
| Province | Castelló |
| Comarca | Plana Alta |
| Judicial district | Castelló de la Plana |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.5 km2 (16.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
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| Demonym(s) | Belloquí, belloquina |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 12181 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian |
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Benlloc is a municipality in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, located in the comarca of Plana Alta.
Geography
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]The Via Augusta passes through the city, and remains of ancient Roman times are scattered throughout the surrounding region.
Administration
[edit | edit source]| 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 |
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Demographics
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Economy
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]- Ángel Dealbert (born 1983), football player
- José Corbató Chillida (1862-1913), priest and publisher
References
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- Official site (in Catalan)
- Valencian Institute of Statistics (in Spanish)
- Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces - Tour guide (in Spanish)
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