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Ascó

Village

Ascó is a large village in the comarca of Ribera d'Ebre, Catalonia, Spain, on the right bank of the Ebre river at the feet of the Serra de la Fatarella range. The village of Ascó is known for its nuclear power station, and for excellent fishing in the river.

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The local economy is based upon agriculture and work at the power station. The local area is studded with groves full of almonds, olives, grapes, and occasionally citrus fruits. It is approximately 26 km (16 mi) from Mequinenza, 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Flix, 8.6 km (5.3 mi) from Riba-roja d'Ebre and 16 km (9.9 mi) from Gandesa, in the area where the Battle of the Ebro was fought during the Spanish Civil War. The terrain is a mixture of flatland, hills, mountains, forests and farmland.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Ascó
Province
Tarragona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
1,589
Altitude
48 m
Mayor
Miquel Àngel Ribes Jornet
Area (IGN)
70.2 km²
District
Ribera d'Ebre
Postcode
43791
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The essentials for getting around Ascó without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 41.1837° N, 0.5672° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
43791
Altitude
48 m
Population (INE 2025)
1,589 inhabitants
District
Ribera d'Ebre
Province / region
Tarragona · Cataluña
Official website
asco.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Ascó's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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