Don Benito

Don Benito (Spanish pronunciation: [dom beˈnito]) is a Spanish town and municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, near the left bank of the Guadiana river. According to the 2014 census, the municipality has a population of 37,011.

Don Benito
Municipality
Parish church of San Juan
Don Benito
Location in Extremadura
Coordinates: 38°57′16.3″N 5°51′42.2″W
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Extremadura
ProvinceBadajoz
ComarcaLas Vegas Altas
Founded15th century
Government
  MayorJose Luis Quintana Álvarez (PSOE-Extremadura)
Area
  Total5,616 km2 (2,168 sq mi)
Elevation
280 m (920 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total37,010
  Density6.6/km2 (17/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2))
Postal code
06400
Area code+34 (Spain) + 924 (Badajoz)
WebsiteOfficial website
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