Benlloc

Benlloc
Coat of arms
Location of Benlloc within Plana Alta
Coordinates: 40°13′N 00°20′W / 40.217°N 0.333°W / 40.217; -0.333
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	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)
Population  (2018)[1]
• Total	1,036
• Density	24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Belloquí, belloquina
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	12181
Official language(s)	Valencian

Benlloc is a municipality in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, located in the comarca of Plana Alta.

Geography

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

The Via Augusta passes through the city, and remains of ancient Roman times are scattered throughout the surrounding region.

Administration

Demographics

Economy

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

• Ángel Dealbert (born 1983), football player
• José Corbató Chillida (1862-1913), priest and publisher

References

External links

• Official site (in Catalan)
• Valencian Institute of Statistics (in Spanish)
• Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces - Tour guide (in Spanish)

This page was last edited on 15 December 2021, at 23:35