Móra d'Ebre facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Móra d'Ebre
Municipality
Bridge over the Ebre river at Móra d'Ebre.
Flag Coat of arms
Móra d'Ebre Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Tarragona
Comarca	Ribera d'Ebre
Area
• Total	45.1 km2 (17.4 sq mi)
Elevation	142 m (466 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	5,642
• Density	125.10/km2 (324.0/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Morenc
Climate	Csa

Móra d'Ebre is an important town in Catalonia, Spain. It is the capital of the Ribera d'Ebre area. The town is located on the right side of the Ebre river. You can reach Móra d'Ebre by the N-420 road, which connects to Reus and Gandesa. The N-230 road also links it to Lleida. A railway line runs along the other side of the river, with a station nearby in Móra la Nova.

A Look at Móra d'Ebre's History

People have lived in the Móra d'Ebre area for a very long time. The oldest signs of settlements date back to about 4000 BC. This was during the Neolithic period, when early farmers lived here. Later, the Iberians, an ancient people of the Iberian Peninsula, made their home here. They lived in the area until the Romans arrived and took control.

In 1153, the area was taken back from the Moors, who were Muslim people from North Africa. This was done by Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona. After this, Móra d'Ebre became part of a large estate called the Barony of Entença.

The Castle of Móra d'Ebre

The old castle of Móra d'Ebre stands on a hill. It looks over the river and the town. Today, the castle is partly in ruins. This is because it was used as a fortress during the Spanish Civil War. It suffered heavy damage from bombs and shelling. Some parts of the castle have been rebuilt on the western side. Many houses in the town were also damaged, and their repair has been slow.

Famous People from Móra d'Ebre

• Ernesto Domínguez, a Spanish international footballer.
• Ton Alcover, another footballer.