Beniaján
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  Beniaján Location in Spain. | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′N 1°04′W / 37.983°N 1.067°W / 37.983; -1.067 | |
| 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
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| • Total | 11,233 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Beniajanenses |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
Beniaján is a village located in the Region of Murcia (Spain), beside the mountains that close the Valley 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 during Roman times.[1] Since before the 18th century, the Virgen 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]
