Church with tower and stone facade in Flix. jqmj (Queralt), CC BY-SA 2.0

Flix

Catalonia

3,340Population
116.90 km²Area
47 mElevation
43750Postal code

Flix is a municipality located in Catalonia, Spain, within the province of Tarragona. It is characterized by its historical significance during the Spanish Civil War and its industrial heritage, particularly in the chemical sector.

02History

Flix played a crucial role during the Spanish Civil War, serving as a stronghold for the Republican Army. On November 16, 1938, the troops crossed the Ebro River, marking the end of the Battle of the Ebro after 115 days of intense fighting. Remnants of the conflict can still be seen, including trenches at the castle site and memorials commemorating the fallen.

03Economy

The economy of Flix has historically been anchored in its chemical industry, with the establishment of Electroquímica de Flix SA in 1897. This company transformed Flix from an agricultural community into an industrial hub, providing significant employment opportunities. However, the industry has faced challenges due to global shifts in chemical production.

Explore Flix, a Catalonian municipality known for its industrial history and significance in the Spanish Civil War.

04Transportation and Communications

Flix is well-connected by road, primarily via the C-12 highway, which links it to various regional destinations. The municipality also has access to several national and regional roads, facilitating transport to major cities and services.

Commemorative plaque at Flix Castle dedicated to the pontooners.
Tribute to the pontooners at Flix Castle, with a commemorative plaque from 1938 to 2018.
Memorial plaque on a stone wall with text in Catalan.
Iron Bridge Memorial in memory of the Ebro Battle victims in Flix, Tarragona.
Flix · Data
Province
Tarragona
Autonomous community
Catalonia
Population
3,340
Area
116.90 km²
Elevation
47 m
Postal code
43750
Website
https://www.flix.cat/
Coordinates
41.2310, 0.5501

Photos

Stone castle with a flag on the main tower in Flix.
Castle of Flix with a flag on the main tower.
Flix dam with isolated area, factory, and natural reserve.
Decontamination works at Flix dam, with an isolated area with dovetailed plates, electrochemical factory on the left, and Sebes Natural Reserve on the right.

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