Benimantell

Benimantell
Municipality

Coat of arms
Benimantell

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 38°40′45″N 0°21′33″W / 38.67917°N 0.35917°W / 38.67917; -0.35917Coordinates: 38°40′45″N 0°21′33″W / 38.67917°N 0.35917°W / 38.67917; -0.35917
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Alicante
Comarca Marina Baixa
Judicial district Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa
Government
  Alcalde Felipe Miralles Solbes (2007) (PSPV-PSOE)
Area
  Total 37.90 km2 (14.63 sq mi)
Elevation 547 m (1,795 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 472
  Density 12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Benimantellut, benimantelluda
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 03516
Official language(s) Valencian

Benimantell (Valencian: [benimanˈteʎ], Spanish: [benimanˈtel]) is a Valencian town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Spain. Benimantell has an area of 37.9 km² and, according to the 2002 census, a total population of 378 inhabitants. The economy of Benimantell is exclusively based on agriculture (almonds and olives). The most important monument in the town is the Catholic church of Sant Vicent Màrtir, with an hexagonal tower.

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