Mas de Barberans facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mas de Barberans
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Municipality
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Mas de Barberans
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 Mas de Barberans
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | ||
| Comarca | Montsià | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 78.8 km2 (30.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 577 | ||
| • Density | 7.322/km2 (18.965/sq mi) | ||
Mas de Barberans is a small town, also called a municipality, in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in a region known as the comarca of Montsià. This town is also part of a special group of towns called the Taula del Sénia. This group works together on different projects.
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Where is Mas de Barberans?
Mas de Barberans is found at the base of the eastern side of the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountains. These mountains are a beautiful natural area. The town is surrounded by nature. It is a great place for people who love the outdoors.
Local Traditions and Crafts
For a long time, the people of Mas de Barberans were known for their special crafts. They were very skilled at weaving and making basketry items. They used the leaves of the Mediterranean Fan Palm for this. These leaves are called paumes by the locals.
The Mediterranean Fan Palm
The Mediterranean Fan Palm is a type of small palm tree. Its leaves are strong and flexible. They grow naturally on the mountainsides of the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit. People would gather these leaves during the summer months. Then, they would use them to create many useful things.
Basket Weaving History
The craft of weaving with paumes was a very important part of life in Mas de Barberans. People made baskets, hats, and other items. These items were used in daily life or sold. However, this traditional craft started to disappear in the 1970s. Fewer people continued the tradition. Today, it is mostly a historical craft.
Government and Population
Mas de Barberans is led by a mayor. The mayor helps run the town and make decisions. In 2015, the mayor was Josep Maria Lleixà Lleixà. As of 2018, about 577 people lived in Mas de Barberans. This makes it a small but friendly community.
