Ribes de Freser (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈriβəz ðə fɾəˈze]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Ripollès in Girona, Catalonia. It is situated at the confluence of the Freser, Rigard and Segadell rivers, 14 km (8.7 mi) north of Ripoll. It is known for its mineral water, paper manufacture and milk products, and is also an important tourist centre. A rack railway runs from the town to Queralbs and to the shrine of Núria, through the Vall de Núria. The town is on the communication route from Barcelona to Puigcerdà (N-152 road and RENFE railway line). One of the largest celebrations in Ribes de Freser is the Festival of Saint Joseph where children and adults enjoy a ceremony put on by the church and then play with fireworks around a great bonfire set in the middle of the town square.
Ribes de Freser | |
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  Ribes de Freser Location in Catalonia  Ribes de Freser Ribes de Freser (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 42°18′34″N 2°10′17″E / 42.30944°N 2.17139°E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Girona |
| Comarca | Ripollès |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marc Prat Arrey (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.9 km2 (16.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 912 m (2,992 ft) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
| • Total | 1,766 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ribetà, ribetana |
| Website | www |
The natural mineral water Aigua de Ribes comes from the spring located in Ribes de Freser, Girona, Spain where it is also bottled.
Demography
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2005 |
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| 1699 | 2965 | 3564 | 3133 | 2627 | 2044 |
See also
References
- Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). Guia de Catalunya, Barcelona: Caixa de Catalunya. ISBN 84-87135-01-3 (Spanish). ISBN 84-87135-02-1 (Catalan).