Beniaján | |
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  Beniaján Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates:37°59′N1°04′W / 37.983°N 1.067°W /37.983; -1.067 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Region of Murcia |
| Province | Murcia |
| Comarca | Huerta de Murcia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Hernández Quereda |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.924 km2 (5.376 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 11,233 |
| • Density | 806.74/km2 (2,089.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Beniajanenses |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
Beniaján is a village located in theRegion of Murcia (Spain), beside the mountains that close theValley 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 duringRoman times.[1] Since before the 18th century, theVirgen del Carmen has been the Patrona (patron saint) of Beniaján. A statue is carried in procession annually in celebration of her feast day.
These are the main festivities of the town:[2]
