Benlloc
Place in Valencian Community, Spain
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Benlloc is a municipality in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, located in the comarca of Plana Alta.
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Benlloc | |
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Coat of arms | |
 Location of Benlloc within Plana Alta | |
| Coordinates: 40°13′N 00°20′W | |
| 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 (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,143 |
| • Density | 26.3/km2 (68.1/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Belloquí, belloquina |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 12181 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian |
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
| 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 |
Demographics
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Gallery
Ayuntamiento de Benlloc
Pastissets de carabassa i mel (Benlloc)
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
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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