Vélez de Benaudalla

Vélez de Benaudalla is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2008 census (INE), the city has a population of 2,980 inhabitants.

CountrySpain

Elevation

70 m (230 ft)

Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

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Vélez de Benaudalla, Spain
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Location of Vélez de Benaudalla
Country	Spain
Province	Granada
Municipality	Vélez de Benaudalla
Area
• Total	79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation	70 m (230 ft)
Population  (2025-01-01)[1]
• Total	3,108
• Density	39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

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The municipality includes the hamlet of La Gorgoracha, about 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the municipal center, towards the town of Motril. The Spanish national highway Autovía A-44, a.k.a. European route E 902, has its southern terminus here. Originally a farming area during the 16th century, it is now populated with scattered structures that are used for sporadic stays on weekends or holidays.