Benetússer (Valencian: [beneˈtuseɾ]; Spanish: Benetúser) is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Sud in the Valencian Community, Spain. At the 2001 census the municipality had a population of 13,425 inhabitants and a land area of only 0.78 km2 (0.301 sq mi). Its population density of 17,211.5 persons/km2 was the third highest in Spain (after Mislata and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat).

Benetússer
Flag of Benetússer
Coat of arms of Benetússer
Benetússer is located in Spain
Benetússer
Benetússer
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°25′30″N 0°23′46″W / 39.42500°N 0.39611°W / 39.42500; -0.39611
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaHorta Sud
Judicial districtCatarroja
Government
 • Alcaldesergio pastor(2007) (PSPV/PSOE)
Area
 • Total
0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
14,668
 • Density19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Benetussí, benetussina
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46910
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website

Benetússer was badly affected by the October 2024 floods.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ Gozzi, Laura (30 October 2024). "'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods". BBC News. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
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