Benetússer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benetússer
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 Benetússer
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Valencia | ||
| Comarca | Horta Sud | ||
| Judicial district | Catarroja | ||
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| • Total | 0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 14,668 | ||
| • Density | 19,300/km2 (50,000/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Benetussí, benetussina | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
46910
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Benetússer (pronounced bene-TOO-ser) is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Valencian Community in Spain. It is part of a region known as the Horta Sud comarca, which is like a local district.
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Discovering Benetússer
Benetússer is a very interesting place because of its size and how many people live there. In 2018, about 14,668 people called Benetússer home.
A Small Town with Many People
Benetússer is quite small in terms of land area, covering only about 0.76 square kilometers (0.3 square miles). This means it has a very high population density. Imagine a lot of people living in a small space!
High Population Density Explained
Population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. Benetússer has one of the highest population densities in Spain. This means buildings and homes are often close together, and there's a lively, busy atmosphere.
Location and Language
Benetússer is situated in the province of Valencia. It's part of the larger Valencian Community, which is one of Spain's 17 self-governing regions.
Official Language
In Benetússer, the official language is Valencian. This language is closely related to Catalan and is spoken alongside Spanish in the Valencian Community.
Local Government
Like all towns, Benetússer has a local government that helps run things.
The Mayor of Benetússer
The head of the local government is called the Alcalde, which means Mayor. As of 2007, the mayor was Sergio Pastor, who belonged to the PSPV/PSOE political party. The mayor and the local council work to make decisions for the town and its residents.
