Benavente

Benavente extends across 45 square kilometers at an elevation of 741 meters, functioning as a central administrative hub for the northern region of Zamora Province.

King Ferdinand II of León transformed the settlement in 1164, changing its name from Malgrat to Benavente while granting special privileges to encourage population growth.

The Plaza Mayor forms the heart of local activities, bordered by the Town Hall and traditional buildings that represent the architectural heritage of Castile and León.

The municipality connects major transportation routes through the A-66, A-6, and A-52 highways, positioning it as a crucial intersection point between Madrid and northern Spain.

Two Romanesque churches from the 12th century, Santa María de Azogue and San Juan del Mercado, display distinct architectural elements of the period.

Location: Zamora Province

Capital city: Benavente

Elevation above the sea: 741 m

Part of: Mancomunidad de Interés General Urbana de Benavente y Alfoz, Mancomunidade «ETAP Benavente y Los Valles»

Shares border with: Arcos de la Polvorosa, Santa Cristina de la Polvorosa, Manganeses de la Polvorosa, Villabrázaro, San Cristóbal de Entreviñas, Fuentes de Ropel, Castrogonzalo, Villanueva de Azoague, Santa Colomba de las Monjas

Website: https://benavente.es

GPS coordinates: 42.00487,-5.67562

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36