Benimeli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benimeli
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 Benimeli
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | |
| Comarca | Marina Alta | |
| Judicial district | Dénia | |
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| • Total | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 410 | |
| • Density | 117.1/km2 (303/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Benimelí, benimelina | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
03769
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | |
Benimeli is a small town in Spain. It is known as a municipality. This means it is a local area with its own government. Benimeli is located in the Valencian Community.
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About Benimeli
Benimeli is a charming place in the Marina Alta region. This region is a comarca, which is like a county or district. It is part of the Alicante province.
Where is Benimeli?
Benimeli is found in the eastern part of Spain. It is close to the Mediterranean Sea. The town is about 95 meters (312 feet) above sea level.
How Big is Benimeli?
Benimeli is quite small in size. It covers an area of about 3.5 square kilometers. This is roughly 1.35 square miles.
Who Lives in Benimeli?
As of 2018, Benimeli had about 410 people living there. People from Benimeli are called Benimelí (for boys and men) or benimelina (for girls and women).
What Language Do They Speak?
The main language spoken in Benimeli is Valencian. This is a language similar to Catalan. It is one of the official languages in the Valencian Community.
Who Leads Benimeli?
The leader of Benimeli is called the Alcalde. This is like a mayor. As of 2007, the Alcalde was Rosa Ana Perelló Lull. She was part of the PP.
See also
In Spanish: Benimeli para niños
