Gavarda

Gavarda is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Gavarda
Coat of arms
Gavarda
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 39°5′30″N 0°33′36″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaRibera Alta
Judicial districtAlzira
Government
  AlcaldeAdela Martínez Corbí
Area
  Total7.79 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total1,058
  Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Gabardí/na
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46267
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Napoleonic battery: The remains of the 18th century fortress are situated in a small promontory on the east side of the new village of Gavarda. The Battery was built in a strategic point since from its position took control over the Júcar River and the road connecting Castilla and Valencia being used during the Independence War. The latest archeological studies show its use as a Fort.[2]
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