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Gavarda
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Coat of arms of Gavarda
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Gavarda is located in Spain
Gavarda
Gavarda
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Valencia
Comarca Ribera Alta
Judicial district Alzira
Area
 • Total 7.79 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,058
 • Density 135.82/km2 (351.8/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Gabardí/na
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46267
Official language(s) Valencian

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

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.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gabarda para niños

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