La Palma d'Ebre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Palma d'Ebre
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Municipality
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Church of Mother of God of the Assumption
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 La Palma d'Ebre
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | |
| Comarca | Ribera d'Ebre | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 37.9 km2 (14.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 353 | |
| • Density | 9.314/km2 (24.12/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Palmenc, palmenca | |
La Palma d'Ebre is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is known as a municipality, which is a local government area. The town is part of the Ribera d'Ebre region, located in the Tarragona Province. Even though its name includes "Ebre," it is not very close to the Ebre river. Instead, there is a large reservoir less than one kilometer north of the town.
About La Palma d'Ebre
La Palma d'Ebre is part of a larger area called a comarca. A comarca is like a county or district in Catalonia. The town is located about 335 meters (1,099 feet) above sea level. In 2018, about 353 people lived in La Palma d'Ebre. The people who live here are called Palmenc (for males) or Palmenca (for females). The mayor of the town in 2015 was Gil Marti Jove.
Important Buildings
One of the most important buildings in La Palma d'Ebre is the Mare de Déu del Roser church. This church was built in the 12th century, making it a very old building. It is also known by the local name "Església Vella", which means "Old Church."
