Benacazón

Benacazón is a city located in the comarca of Aljarafe, in the province of Seville, southern Spain.

Benacazón
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Benacazón
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 37°21′N 6°11′W
CountrySpain
ProvinceSeville
ComarcaAljarafe
Government
  MayorJuana María Carmona González
Area
  Total32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total7,177
  Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Benacazoneros
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Hermitage of Castilleja de Talhara, built in the 14th century, one of the most important Mudéjar churches in the Aljarafe.
  • Hermitage of Gelo, also in Mudéjar style. It has a nave and two aisles, and is in brickwork construction.
  • Parish church of Santa Maria de las Nieves (17th century).

Festivals

During the patronal festival in honour of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, on 5 August, the toro de fuego (literally, "fire bull") run through the streets of the city: a man dressed up as a bull, covered with sparklerson the back and horns, chases the people until it eventually explodes.[2]

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References

  • Benacazón - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía



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