Ullastret

Ullastret is a small historic village on the Bay of Empordà located some 5 km northeast of La Bisbal d'Empordà, in Catalonia.

Ullastret
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Location in Catalonia
Ullastret
Ullastret (Spain)
Coordinates: 42.000548°N 3.068483°E / 42.000548; 3.068483
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceGirona
ComarcaBaix Empordà
Government
  MayorJosep Miquel Gatius Callís (2015)[1]
Area
  Total11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
  Total286
  Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Websitewww.ullastret.cat

Formerly a 3 km2 lake, known as Llac d'Ullastret or Estany d'Ullastret existed close to this town, but it was desiccated in the 19th century.[4]

It is home to ancient Iberian archaeological remains, and a medieval church known from the 9th century, dedicated to St. Paul and Peter. Economy is based mostly on tourism and agriculture.

See also

References

  1. "Ajuntament d'Ullastret". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. "El municipi en xifres: Ullastret". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
  3. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  4. Ullastret - Poblat Ibèric l'Illa d'en Reixac



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