Don Benito facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Don Benito
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Municipality
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Parish church of San Juan
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 Don Benito
Location in Extremadura
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Extremadura |
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| Province | Badajoz | ||
| Comarca | Las Vegas Altas | ||
| Founded | 15th century | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 561,6 km2 (2,168 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 280 m (920 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 37,010 | ||
| • Density | 6.5901/km2 (17.068/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
06400
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz) | ||
Don Benito is a town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Badajoz, in the region of Extremadura. The town is near the left bank of the Guadiana river. In 2014, about 37,011 people lived there.
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History of Don Benito
Don Benito started in the 15th century. It was founded by people who had to leave their old town, Don Llorente. They left because their town was often flooded by the Guadiana river.
Battles and Mergers
On March 28, 1809, a big battle happened near Don Benito. It was part of the Peninsular War. French soldiers fought against Spanish troops near a town called Medellín, which is about 9 kilometers away. The French won this battle.
More recently, in 2021, the government of Don Benito worked with the nearby town of Villanueva de la Serena. Their goal was to join the two towns into one larger municipality. People in both towns voted on this idea in February 2022. Both towns agreed to the merger. Don Benito's vote was very close, with 66.2% voting yes, just above the 66.0% needed.
People of Don Benito
Don Benito has about 37,048 people living there. It is part of a larger urban area with Villanueva de la Serena, which is only 5 kilometers away.
The municipality of Don Benito includes the main town and seven smaller villages. A municipality is like a local government area.
| Settlement | Population (2012) |
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| Don Benito | 32,783 |
| Conquista del Guadiana | 133 |
| Gargáligas | 549 |
| Hernán Cortés | 921 |
| Ruecas | 718 |
| El Torviscal | 549 |
| Valdehornillos | 664 |
| Vivares | 731 |
Geography and Climate
Don Benito has a climate called a hot summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Sometimes, it can feel a bit like a cold semi-arid climate, which means it's quite dry.
Winters are usually mild. Temperatures might drop below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) on the coldest nights. Summers are very hot. Temperatures often go above 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) and can even reach over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
It doesn't rain a lot in Don Benito. The average rainfall is about 400 millimeters (16 inches) each year. Most of the rain falls in autumn, while summers are very dry.
| Climate data for Don Benito, 1991-2020 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13.0 (55.4) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
21.8 (71.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
31.4 (88.5) |
34.5 (94.1) |
34.3 (93.7) |
30.1 (86.2) |
24.4 (75.9) |
17.1 (62.8) |
13.8 (56.8) |
23.5 (74.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.1 (46.6) |
9.8 (49.6) |
12.9 (55.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.5 (67.1) |
23.8 (74.8) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.2 (79.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
18.2 (64.8) |
12.2 (54.0) |
9.2 (48.6) |
17.0 (62.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.1 (37.6) |
4.1 (39.4) |
6.6 (43.9) |
9.0 (48.2) |
12.5 (54.5) |
16.1 (61.0) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.2 (64.8) |
15.7 (60.3) |
12.0 (53.6) |
7.2 (45.0) |
4.7 (40.5) |
10.6 (51.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 41.9 (1.65) |
34.3 (1.35) |
41.3 (1.63) |
43.5 (1.71) |
32.1 (1.26) |
10.1 (0.40) |
2.8 (0.11) |
3.4 (0.13) |
25.2 (0.99) |
63.3 (2.49) |
51.6 (2.03) |
50.4 (1.98) |
399.9 (15.73) |
| Source: Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia (AEMET OpenData) | |||||||||||||
Getting Around Don Benito
Don Benito has a railway station. This station is part of a train line that connects Ciudad Real and Badajoz. This line is also part of an international route that links Madrid in Spain with Lisbon in Portugal.
There was also a plan to build a tram system in Don Benito and nearby Villanueva de la Serena. However, this project has not been finished yet. The town is also the end point of the EXA2 motorway, which comes from Miajadas.
Famous People from Don Benito
Many interesting people have come from Don Benito:
- Florinda Chico (1926-2011) was a well-known actress.
- Jesús Gil Manzano (born 1984) is a famous football referee.
- Juanma Gómez (born 1981) is a professional footballer.
- Pedro Porro (born 1999) is also a professional footballer.
Friendship Towns
Don Benito has a "twin town" or "friendship town." This means they have a special friendly relationship with another town in a different country.
Fquih Ben Salah, Morocco
See also
In Spanish: Don Benito para niños
