Coordinates:
40°28′17″N 0°1′20″E
/ 40.47139°N 0.02222°E
Country |
Spain |
Autonomous Community |
Valencian
Community (Valencia: 145 km) |
Province |
Castellón
(80 km) |
Comarca |
Alt Maestrat |
Judicial district |
Vinaroz
(45 km) |
Government |
- Alcalde |
Manuel
Puig Puig (2007- ) |
Twon hall |
Major Street, 2
Telephone: 34.964.40.90.81 |
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Fax: 34. 964. 40.91.54 |
Area |
- Total |
102.3 km2 (39.5 sq mi) |
Elevation |
661 m
(2,169 ft) |
Population
(2008) |
- Total |
861
inhabitants |
- Density |
8.4/km2 (21.8/sq mi) |
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Demonym |
catinense |
Time zone |
CET
(UTC+1) |
- Summer (DST) |
CEST
(UTC+2) |
Postal code |
12.513 |
Official language(s) |
Valencian |
Website |
Official website
(cati.es) |
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Email:
cati_ayt@gva.es |
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Catí Climate Mediterranean |
Catí
is a municipality
in the
comarca
of Alt Maestrat, Castellón, Valencia, Spain.
Geography
Catí is situated at 661 metres (2,170 ft) above sea level, half of a broad
valley which is called "the corridor Catí" in the region of Alt Maestrat,
geographically to the boundary between Ports, region to which it belonged
historically, and the Baix Maestrat,
the centre of the mountainous area that connects El Ports of Morella
with saws of Maestrazgo
(saw Vallivana, Tosal of the Fridge and Barbuda)
History:
King James I granted
Ramón de Bocona and 40 settlers a Municipal Charter to establish Catí in 1239.
It quickly grew to become a small village in the Morella region, and became
independent in 1691. Since medieval times, Catí has been known for its livestock
and wool trade, which made the town one of the richest in the region.
On
January, 25th in 1239
Catí was given to populate by Blasco of Alagón to Ramon de Bocona and to forty
residents more, this fact was confirmed by the king D. Jaime. For the surnames
of those neighbors are supposed to come from the land of Lleida. Fidelity was
his main virtue which is recognized in his shield weapon whose main figure is
walking a dog, a symbol of loyalty active.
Catí has
participated in many historic events had taken part of Morella.
Catí take part in the conquest of
Mazalquivir, Oran
and Spark Plug,
in the Nave of Bayle of Morella. This despite the fact that the town of Catí,
along with other villages, began in 1292
a lawsuit against Morella, who did not complete until 1691
were granted independence.
Nowadays, Catí’s primary economic activity is based around livestock,
and the town contains a feed factory and a cheese factory, as
well as bottling and furniture production facilities.
What to see
Catí’s charms include the attractive medieval features of its
buildings, with stone arch doors, large gothic windows, and the
coats of arms of noble houses, including the Lonja House (also known
as the Casa de la Vila), the Miralles’ House, Delme, the
Monserrats’ House, and the Casa de la Plaza. Its gothic church,
famous for an altarpiece painted by Jacomart and dedicated to San
Lorenzo and San Pedro de Verona, was constructed beginning in the
14th century. These historical features led Catí’s town centre to be
declared a National Heritage Site.
Two valleys, La Font de Catí and Cirers, shape Catí’s municipal
district. The village’s average elevation is 650 meters above sea
level, although the district also includes Tossal de la Nevera,
one of the highest mountain in the province.
Neighborhoods and parishes
In the municipality of Catí is also the following towns:
L'Avellà.
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Hostal del Mestre.
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Masía Costereta.
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Masía d'En Ramón.
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Masía de Evaristo. |
Masía de Gatellà.
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Masía de Jaume Vicent |
Masia de
Puig Cabrer |
Masía de Roblasco.
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Masía de Segarra de Dalt.
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Masía Font Nova. |
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The municipality of Catí limited to the following locations:
Ares del Maestre ,
Morella,
Chert,
Tírig,
Salsadella,
Sant Mateu
and
Albocácer
all of them in the province of
Castellón.
Catí Nearby
Airport
Valencia 137.4
km
Reus
212.3
km
Zaragoza
200.2
km
Nuclear
power station
Vandellòs Nuclear Power Plant
139.1
km
Ascó Nuclear Power Plant
133.3
km
Catí Distance
Madrid 316 km |
Seville 724 km |
Barcelona 307 km |
Saragossa 202 km |
Valencia 146 km |
Malaga 669 km |
Murcia 394 km |
Palma 345 km |
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1971 km |
Bilbao 495 km |
Alicante 341 km |
Cordova 604 km |
Catí Nearby cities and villages
Tírig 10 km |
Chert/Xert 16.8 km |
Albocàsser 19.8 km |
Ares del Maestre 22.3 km |
Sant Mateu 24.2 km |
La Salzadella 30.2 km |
Vilar de Canes 15.5 km |
Vallibona 24.8 km |
Benasal 23 km |
Sarratella 28.6 km |
Castellfort 31.3 km |
Morella 30.4 km |
►Architecture and
Monuments
Accommodation
Rural Tourism
Where to eat
Hostel / Guest House / Youth Hostel
Hiking
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