Benavides, León facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benavides
Banavices
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 Benavides
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | |
| Province | León | |
| Municipality | Benavides | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 74.07 km2 (28.60 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 840 m (2,760 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,497 | |
| • Density | 33.711/km2 (87.312/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Benavidense | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal Code |
24280
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| Telephone prefix | 987 | |
Benavides (pronounced ben-ah-VEE-des) is a small town in Spain. It is also known as Benavides de Órbigo. In the Leonese language, it is called Banavices. Benavides is part of a larger area called the Province of León.
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What is a Municipality?
Benavides is a type of local government area called a municipality. Think of it like a town or a small city with its own local leaders. These leaders help manage things like schools, roads, and local services.
Benavides is found in the northwest part of Spain. It is in the Castile and León region. This region is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." These are like big states with their own governments. The town is located in the Province of León, which is a smaller division within the region.
The total area of Benavides is about 74.07 square kilometers. To help you imagine, this is roughly the size of 10,000 football fields! The town sits at an elevation of 840 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering nice views of the surrounding area.
As of 2018, about 2,497 people lived in Benavides. People from Benavides are called Benavidense. The number of people living there can change over time.
What is the Camino de Santiago?
Benavides is famous for being on the route of St. James. This is a very old and important walking path. Many people from all over the world walk this path every year. They do it for many reasons, like adventure, spiritual journeys, or just to enjoy nature. The path goes through many towns and villages, and Benavides is one of them.
Why is the Camino Important?
The Camino de Santiago has been used for hundreds of years. It leads to the city of Santiago de Compostela. This city is where the remains of Saint James are believed to be. Being on this route means Benavides welcomes many travelers. It has places for them to rest and eat.
The mayor is the main leader of the municipality. The mayor of Benavides is Ana Rosa Sopeña Ballina. She is part of a political group called the PP. The mayor helps make decisions for the town. These decisions affect the daily lives of the people who live there.
See also
In Spanish: Benavides para niños
