Benicarló
Benicarló (Valencian pronunciation: [benikaɾˈlo]) is a city and municipality in the north of the province of Castelló, part of the Valencian Community, in the Mediterranean Coast between the cities of Vinaròs and Peníscola, not too far south from the Ebre River.
Benicarló | |
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Municipality | |
Church of Sant Bartolomeu. | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 40°25′N 0°25′E | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| Province | Castellón |
| Comarca | Baix Maestrat |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Xaro Miralles (PSPV-PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.9 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 26,744 |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Benicarlando |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 12580 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian, Spanish |
| Website | Official website |
Tourism, agriculture and some manufacturing are the major industries. Benicarló is part of the Taula del Sénia free association of municipalities.
Benicarló is served by a train station in the Valencia-Barcelona line, and is connected by road through the A7 Highway.
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