Landscape with church and cloudy sky in Quintanilla del Valle, León. Quint3506, CC BY-SA 3.0

Benavides

Castile and León

2,321Population
74.07 km²Area
839 mElevation
24280Postal code

Benavides is a municipality located in the province of León, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is characterized by its rich history, agricultural economy, and vibrant local culture, including various festivals throughout the year.

02Geography

Benavides encompasses several villages, including Benavides de Órbigo, Antoñán del Valle, Vega de Antoñán, Gualtares de Órbigo, Quintanilla del Monte, and Quintanilla del Valle. The municipality is situated at an elevation of 839 meters and covers an area of 74.07 km².

Benavides · Data
Province
León
Autonomous community
Castile and León
Population
2,321
Area
74.07 km²
Elevation
839 m
Postal code
24280
Website
http://www.aytobenavides.com
Coordinates
42.5020, -5.8959

Photos

Watermill with wooden structure and stone bridge in Benavides de Órbigo
Traditional watermill next to a stone bridge in Benavides de Órbigo

Map

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