Ribes de Freser | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Location in Catalonia | ||
Coordinates: 42°18′34″N 2°10′17″E / 42.30944°N 2.17139°ECoordinates: 42°18′34″N 2°10′17″E / 42.30944°N 2.17139°E | ||
Country | Spain | |
Community | Catalonia | |
Province | Girona | |
Comarca | Ripollès | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Marc Prat Arrey (2015) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 41.9 km2 (16.2 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 912 m (2,992 ft) | |
Population (2014) | ||
• Total | 1,859 | |
• Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Ribetà, ribetana | |
Website | www |
Ribes de Freser (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈriβəz ðə fɾəˈze]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Ripollès in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated at the confluence of the Freser, Rigard and Segadell rivers, 14 km (8.7 mi) north of Ripoll. It is known for its mineral water, paper manufacture and milk products, and is also an important tourist centre. A rack railway runs from the town to Queralbs and to the shrine of Núria, through the Vall de Núria. The town is on the communication route from Barcelona to Puigcerdà (N-152 road and RENFE railway line).