Benito, Manitoba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benito
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Unincorporated urban community
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Farmers' elevator in Benito, 1914
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 Benito, Manitoba
Location in Manitoba
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Manitoba |
| Municipality | Swan Valley West |
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| • Land | 0.86 km2 (0.33 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 429.9/km2 (1,113/sq mi) |
Benito is a small community in Manitoba, Canada. It is located in the Swan River Valley. Benito is part of the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
This community is about 37 kilometers (23 miles) southwest of Swan River. It is also about 475 kilometers (295 miles) northwest of Winnipeg. Benito is very close to the Saskatchewan border, only 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) away.
Benito has a big farming area. Its main jobs are in agriculture and logging. Nearby natural areas include Duck Mountain Provincial Park to the south. To the north is Thunder Hill and Porcupine Mountain Provincial Park.
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History of Benito
People from Eastern Canada, England, and Europe first settled in Benito. This happened around the early 1900s. In 1905, the Canadian National Railway built tracks through the area. This helped Benito grow. It officially became a village in 1941.
On April 1, 2013, Benito was part of a fun April Fool's Day joke. A radio network joked that Benito had joined Saskatchewan. This was a prank about changes to Manitoba's towns. Staff at the village office played along with the joke. They told callers that Benito was now in Saskatchewan.
On January 1, 2015, the Village of Benito changed. It joined with the Rural Municipality of Swan River. Together, they formed the new Municipality of Swan Valley West.
About the People of Benito
In 2021, about 360 people lived in Benito. This number comes from the 2021 Census of Population. A census is a count of all the people in an area. In 2016, Benito had 370 people. So, the population changed slightly.
Getting Around Benito
You can easily reach Benito by car. The community is served by Provincial Trunk Highway 83. This highway connects Benito to other places.
Places to Visit
Benito is home to a branch of the North-West Regional Library. This library is connected to the main one in Swan River. It opened in 1965. Today, the library offers many things. You can find over 14,000 books, DVDs, and puzzles. It also provides other helpful services to the public.
Famous Faces from Benito
- Ed Werenich is a world champion curler. He is sometimes called "The Wrench." He comes from Benito.
