La Pobla de Benifassà

La Pobla de Benifassà (Valencian pronunciation: [la ˈpɔbla ðe benifaˈsa]) is a municipality in the comarca of Baix Maestrat in the Valencian Community, Spain.

La Pobla de Benifassà
Coat of arms
La Pobla de Benifassà
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 40°39′24″N 0°09′20″E
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceCastellón
ComarcaBaix Maestrat
Judicial districtVinaròs
Government
  AlcaldeVictor Gargallo Bel (PSD)
Area
  Total136 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation
705 m (2,313 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total197
  Density1.4/km2 (3.8/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Poblatà, poblatana
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12599
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website
View of Fredes.

It is located in the historical comarca of Tinença de Benifassà. Most villages in the area have only residual population owing to massive emigration in the late 20th century.

The Ulldecona Dam is located within the La Pobla de Benifassà municipal limits.[2]

Villages

  • El Ballestar
  • El Boixar
  • Santa Maria de Benifassà monastery
  • Coratxà
  • Fredes
  • Mangraner
  • Mas del Molí de l'Abat
  • La Pobla de Benifassà
  • Sant Pere

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