Benaguasil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benaguasil
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 Benaguasil
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | |
| Comarca | Camp de Túria | |
| Judicial district | Llíria | |
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| • Total | 25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,878 | |
| • Density | 428.3/km2 (1,109.2/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Benaguacilero/a | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
46180
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Benaguasil is a town in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is part of the Camp de Túria area, which is known as a comarca. A comarca is like a region or district in Spain.
Where is Benaguasil?
Benaguasil is located on the left side of the Túria river, also known as the Guadalaviar river. It is about 25 kilometers (about 15 miles) away from the big city of Valencia.
This town is surrounded by several other towns. Its neighbors include Llíria, la Pobla de Vallbona, Riba-roja de Túria, Vilamarxant, and Pedralba.
What is Benaguasil Like?
For a long time, the main way people made a living in Benaguasil was through farming. They grew important crops like onions and oranges.
However, in more recent times, other types of work have become more important. Industries like making textiles (fabric and clothes) and building materials are now growing in the town.
A Look at History
Benaguasil has a long and interesting history! The town was first built by an important Arabic family called al-Wazir. They built it on top of the old ruins of a Roman villa. A villa was like a large country house or estate in ancient Roman times. This shows that people have lived in this area for a very long time.
Fun Facts About Benaguasil
Benaguasil is famous for its local festivals, called Festes.
- One of the most exciting festivals is Falles. This celebration takes place every year from March 15th to 20th. During Falles, people build huge, colorful statues called falles and then burn them in a spectacular display.
- Another important festival is the Festes de Montiel, which happens on September 8th. These festivals are a great way for the community to come together and celebrate their traditions.
