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Arbúcies
Municipality
Main square in Arbúcies
Main square in Arbúcies
Flag of Arbúcies
Flag
Coat of arms of Arbúcies
Coat of arms
Arbúcies is located in Province of Girona
Arbúcies
Arbúcies
Location in Province of Girona
Arbúcies is located in Spain
Arbúcies
Arbúcies
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Flag of Girona province (unofficial).svg Girona
Comarca Selva
Area
 • Total 86.2 km2 (33.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 6,515
 • Density 75.58/km2 (195.75/sq mi)

Arbúcies (Catalan pronunciation: [əɾˈβusiəs]) is a village in the province of Girona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 86.24 square kilometres (33.30 sq mi) with a population of 6481 in 2014.

History

Arbúcies was populated by the Iberians and later by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, when feudalism was established, Montsoriu Castle and viscounts of Cabrera were very important.

Fusellers disparant a la recreació del Combat d'Arbúcies del 2014
Reenactment of the battle of Arbúcies, portrayed by the reenactment groups Miquelets de Catalunya and Miquelets de Girona.

The Battle of Arbúcies took place on 14 January 1714 during the War of the Spanish Succession between the militia of the surrounding area, supporters of Archduke Charles of Austria, and the Walloon forces of the Duke of Anjou. The clash took place near the Arbúcies stream, against a 15th-century mill. Bourbon troops, en route from Hostalric to Vic, were totally defeated and lost six flags. The town of Arbúcies was completely burnt in the wave of repression unleashed by the Duke of Pópoli.

Economy

Arbúcies' main industry is the manufacturing of bus chassis. The principal manufacturing companies of Spain are located in Arbúcies: Beulas, Ayats, Indcar, and Noge.

The other important industry in the village is Jocavi, a textile company that manufactures clothes for women and exports to all Europe.

Notable people

  • Keita Baldé, footballer
  • Antonio Durán, former football player and coach

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Arbucias para niños

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