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.
Historyedit
The Via Augusta passes through the city, and remains of ancient Roman times are scattered throughout the surrounding region.
Administrationedit
List of mayors from the democratic elections of 1979
Ermita de Loreto (Benlloc)Panorámica de Benlloc (Castellón)Iglesia Parroquial de la Asunción (Benlloc)Iglesia Parroquial de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora (Benlloc)Mercado urbano de los domingos (Benlloc, Castellón)Murallas de Benlloc
Demographicsedit
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
1990
1,003
—
1992
940
−3.19%
1994
912
−1.50%
Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
1996
876
−1.99%
1998
863
−0.74%
2000
842
−1.22%
Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
2002
910
+3.96%
2004
860
−2.79%
2005
1,019
+18.49%
Economyedit
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.
benlloc, municipality, province, castellón, valencian, community, spain, located, comarca, plana, alta, coat, armslocation, within, plana, altacoordinates, 333country, spainautonomous, community, valencian, communityprovincecastellócomarcaplana, altajudicial, . Benlloc is a municipality in the province of Castellon Valencian Community Spain located in the comarca of Plana Alta BenllocCoat of armsLocation of Benlloc within Plana AltaCoordinates 40 13 N 00 20 W 40 217 N 0 333 W 40 217 0 333Country SpainAutonomous community Valencian CommunityProvinceCastelloComarcaPlana AltaJudicial districtCastello de la PlanaArea Total43 5 km2 16 8 sq mi Elevation315 m 1 033 ft Population 2018 1 Total1 036 Density24 km2 62 sq mi Demonym s Belloqui belloquinaTime zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code12181Official language s ValencianAyuntamiento de BenllocPastissets de carabassa i mel Benlloc Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Administration 4 Demographics 5 Economy 6 Notable people 7 References 8 External linksGeography editBenlloc is located in the center of the Pla de l Arc itself in the center of Castellon 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 Alcala de Xivert Cabanes Serra d En Galceran Torreblanca Vall d Alba and Vilanova d Alcolea History editThe Via Augusta passes through the city and remains of ancient Roman times are scattered throughout the surrounding region Administration editList of mayors from the democratic elections of 1979 Period Name Political party1979 19831983 19871987 19911991 19951995 19991999 20032003 2007 Juan Jose Edo Gil PSPV PSOE2007 2011 nbsp Ermita de Loreto Benlloc nbsp Panoramica de Benlloc Castellon nbsp Iglesia Parroquial de la Asuncion Benlloc nbsp Iglesia Parroquial de la Asuncion de Nuestra Senora Benlloc nbsp Mercado urbano de los domingos Benlloc Castellon nbsp Murallas de BenllocDemographics editHistorical populationYearPop p a 19901 003 1992940 3 19 1994912 1 50 YearPop p a 1996876 1 99 1998863 0 74 2000842 1 22 YearPop p a 2002910 3 96 2004860 2 79 20051 019 18 49 Economy editThe 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 turrones carpentry construction and locksmithing Notable people editAngel Dealbert born 1983 football player Jose Corbato Chillida 1862 1913 priest and publisherReferences edit Municipal Register of Spain 2018 National Statistics Institute External links editOfficial site in Catalan Valencian Institute of Statistics in Spanish Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces Tour guide in Spanish Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Benlloc amp oldid 1060506282, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
