Ginestar

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Ginestar
Location in Catalonia
Coordinates: 41°2′37″N0°38′5″E / 41.04361°N 0.63472°E / 41.04361; 0.63472 Coordinates: 41°2′37″N0°38′5″E / 41.04361°N 0.63472°E / 41.04361; 0.63472
Country Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Community Flag of Catalonia.svg  Catalonia
Province Bandera actual de la provincia de Tarragona.svg   Tarragona
Comarca Ribera d'Ebre
Government
   Mayor Concepció Pujol Sarroca (2015) [1]
Area
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  Total15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2018) [3]
  Total762
  Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Website www.ginestar.cat

Ginestar is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera d'Ebre in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

This traditional Catalan village with a population of around 800 people still retains many of its traditions and farming methods, and its broad and narrow streets are lined with traditional Catalan houses.

Located only a short distance from the river Ebro, this is also becoming a popular destination for anglers from all over Europe. It is as well situated in a rich archaeological zone, including the site of the Barranc de Gàfols.

Crops grown in this area are mostly vines, olives and almonds; soft fruits are also grown and the village is alive in the summer months with farmers gathering their crops and preparing them for transport to the wholesalers.

There are several fiestas in Ginestar, which usually commence in April and continue through till November, when the village celebrates its patron saint's day, Sant Martí.

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References

  1. "Ajuntament de Ginestar". Generalitat of Catalonia . Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. "El municipi en xifres: Ginestar". Statistical Institute of Catalonia . Retrieved 2015-11-23.
  3. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.