Beneixama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beneixama
Municipality
Coat of arms
Beneixama Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Alicante
Comarca	Alt Vinalopó
Judicial district	Villena
Area
• Total	34.89 km2 (13.47 sq mi)
Elevation	592 m (1,942 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	1,703
• Density	48.811/km2 (126.42/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Beneixamut, Beneixamuda
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	03460
Official language(s)	Valencian

Beneixama (pronounced beh-nay-SHA-ma) is a small town in Spain. It is located in the northern part of the Alicante province. This area is part of the Valencian Community, which is a larger region in Spain. Beneixama is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area.

Where is Beneixama?

Beneixama is found in a region called Alt Vinalopó. This area is in the north of the Alicante province. The town sits at an elevation of about 592 meters (1,942 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 34.89 square kilometers (13.47 square miles).

People of Beneixama

As of 2018, about 1,703 people live in Beneixama. People from Beneixama are called Beneixamut (for males) or Beneixamuda (for females). The main language spoken here is Valencian. This is one of the official languages in the Valencian Community.

Local Government

Like many towns, Beneixama has a local government. This government helps manage the town's services. The head of the town's government is called the Mayor. As of 2007, the Mayor of Beneixama was Amparo Barceló Segura. She belongs to a political group called the PSOE.

Things to See

Beneixama has some interesting places to visit. One notable spot is the Shrine of Saint Isidore the Laborer. There is also a public square called the Glorieta of Beneixama. These places are great for seeing local life and history.

Gallery

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  Shrine of Saint Isidore the Laborer.

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  Glorieta of Beneixama

See also

In Spanish: Benejama para niños