Garcia | |
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 Old church | |
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  Garcia Location in Catalonia | |
| Coordinates:41°8′19″N0°39′5″E / 41.13861°N 0.65139°E /41.13861; 0.65139 | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Tarragona |
| Comarca | Ribera d'Ebre |
| Government | |
| • mayor | Blanca López Quiñones (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 52.4 km2 (20.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 543 |
| • Density | 10.4/km2 (26.8/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Garcià, garciana |
| Postal code | 43749 |
| Website | www |
Garcia (Catalan pronunciation:[gaɾˈsia]) is a Spanish municipality in theCatalancomarca ofRibera d'Ebre, whose territory extends over both sides of theEbre river. It has a population of 543 (register office, 2024) 
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Garcia has been a site of human occupation at least sinceancient Iberian times.[4] It constitutes a privileged viewpoint towards the Ebre River, from Flix till a bit further thanMóra d'Ebre and, besides, accessing it is difficult. Fragments of black varnished pottery were found, belonging to the iberian period.
The area was reconquered from theMoors in 1153, by countRamon Berenguer IV of Barcelona. In medieval times the town was part of theBarony of Entença.
According to an 1156 document by which Ramon Berenguer IV ceded the territory to thePoblet Monastery, Garcia was linked to neighboringEl Molar town. This situation ended in the 19th century.
Traditionally, the predominant activity has always been agriculture. On the irrigated land, vegetables and fruit trees are grown, while on the unirrigated terrain, vines, hazelnuts and olives are cultivated. Pigs and chickens are also reared.
Places adjacent to Garcia, Spain | |
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Municipalities ofRibera d'Ebre | ||
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