Benaocaz
Benaocaz is a village located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. It is located within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.
According to the 2006 census, the city has a population of 729 inhabitants.
The town's name dates back to the Moors, and derives from The Arabic Ocaz family, with ‘Ben’ meaning “son of”. In the upper part of the town, Moorish and 8th century ruins are evident.
Declared an historic site, the village includes the castle of Aznalmara which dates to the 13th and 14th centuries.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 632 | — |
| 2000 | 659 | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 662 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 668 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 672 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 702 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 729 | +3.8% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
Gallery
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Benaocaz -
Benaocaz seen from the Hermita del Calvario -
Town hall -
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Ubrique and Grazalema Natural Park seen from Benaocaz -
Roman road
See also
References
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ "Benaocaz". andalucia.com. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Benaocaz". cadizturismo.com. Official tourism website of Cádiz. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Benaocaz.
- Benaocaz - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
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