Vallibona
Vallibona | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 40°36′10″N 0°03′13″W / 40.60278°N 0.05361°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| Province | Castellón |
| Comarca | Ports |
| Judicial district | Vinaròs |
| Area | |
• Total | 91.4 km2 (35.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 666 m (2,185 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 75 |
| • Density | 0.82/km2 (2.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 12312 |
| Official language(s) | Valencian |
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Vallibona (Valencian pronunciation: [ˌvaʎiˈbɔna]) is a small town and municipality located in the Ports comarca, province of Castelló, part of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. According to the 2009 census, it has a total population of 90 inhabitants. It is located in the upper valley of the Cérvol River, between the Serra del Turmell and the Ports de Beseit mountain ranges, in a very lonely area, relatively far from other towns. Vallibona is part of the Taula del Sénia free association of municipalities.
Vallibona has a special relationship with the town of Pena-roja (Peñarroya de Tastavins) over the hills in Matarranya. It has been recorded that festivities have been celebrated together with that town at least since the 14th century.
Sant Domènec de Vallibona is a small settlement with a church founded in 1237 located 12 km to the east, close to the road leading to Rossell.
Vallibona is the birthplace of Florencio Pla Meseguer (born Teresa Pla Meseguer, 1917–2004), a legendary intersex Maquis fighter, nicknamed "La Pastora" by the Civil Guard and the press.
This municipality should not be confused with Vallivana, a small settlement depending from Morella further SW.