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Gavarda
Coat of arms of Gavarda
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaRibera Alta
Judicial districtAlcira
Government
 • AlcaldeAdela Martínez Corbí
Area
 • Total7.79 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total1,161
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
DemonymGabardí/na
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
46267
Official language(s)Valencian
WebsiteOfficial website

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.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Cultural Heritage: Exploiting Opportunities for Rural Development : Cultural Heritage Poles Study" (PDF). Programmedmed.eu. Retrieved 2016-11-22.