Ribes de Freser, Spain
Catalonia · Spain
Ribes de Freser is a small town in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 1,662. Elevation: 3,533 ft (1,077 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ribes de Freser
Ribes de Freser is a municipality in the comarca of the Ripollès in Girona, Catalonia. It is situated at the confluence of the Freser, Rigard and
Segadell rivers, 14 km (8.7 mi) north of Ripoll. It is known for its mineral water,
paper manufacture and milk products, and is also an important tourist centre. A rack railway runs from
the town to Queralbs and to the shrine of Núria, through the Vall de Núria. The town is on the
communication route from Barcelona to Puigcerdà. One of the largest celebrations in Ribes de Freser is the Festival of Saint Joseph where children and adults enjoy a ceremony put on by the church and then play with fireworks around a great bonfire set in the middle of the town square. The town is home to the families of some of the historically oldest living Spanish individuals in the nation, such examples are the families of Maria Branyas, the previous oldest living person, and Ana María Vela Rubio.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,662 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,533 ft (1,077 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3042°, 2.1676° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Catalonia |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.6 inches (930 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ribes de Freser
Ribes de Freser is a small town in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 1,662. The city sits at an elevation of 3,533 feet (1,077 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Spain avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,533 ft (1,077 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3042°N, 2.1676°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Ribes de Freser has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.2").
Schools in Ribes de Freser
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institut Escola Ribes de Freser | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ribes de Freser
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrénées FM (FR) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio 90 (128k) | funk, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arrels | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Arrels (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| El 9 FM | granollers | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Sant Fruitós | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Puig-reig | puig-reig | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Ràdio 90 (320k) | funk, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio Olot | olot | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RCF Pays d'Aude (FR) | christian | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ribes de Freser
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antic molí d'aigua | ||||
| Cultural Center Cal Marquès | ||||
| Ethnological Museum of Ripoll | ||||
| Exposició La Molina | ||||
| Four solaire | ||||
| Héliodyssée | ||||
| Le Musée de Cerdagne | ||||
| Mina del Petroli | ||||
| Musée de la charcuterie de Cerdagne | ||||
| Musée de la mine d'Escaro | ||||
| Musée du Granit & des tailleurs de pierres | ||||
| Musée sans murs | ||||
| Musée sans murs | ||||
| Museu Cerdà | ||||
| Museu de les Mines de Carbó de Surroca | ||||
| Museu del Ciment | ||||
| Museu del Comte Arnau | ||||
| Museu del Monestir | ||||
| Museu del Pastor | ||||
| Museu Isaac Albeniz | ||||
| Museu municipal de Llivia | ||||
| Museum D'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Palau de l'Abadia | ||||
| Scriptorium | ||||
| Themis Solaire Innovation |
Libraries in Ribes de Freser
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comtat de Cerdanya | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca l’Esqueller | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lambert Mata | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lambert Mata | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Josep Picola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Terra Baixa | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque associative Endavent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de La Llagonne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mont-Louis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre-Dels-Forcats | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Camprodon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Font-Romeu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jordi Pere Cerdà | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ribes de Freser
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Saillagouse | |||||
| Mercat cobert de Ripoll |
Hotels in Ribes de Freser
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ribes de Freser
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ribes de Freser
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ribes de Freser
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ribes de Freser
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ribes de Freser
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ribes de Freser
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ribes de Freser
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ribes de Freser
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ribes de Freser
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ribes de Freser
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ribes de Freser
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du Choucas |
Stadiums & Teams in Ribes de Freser
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ribes de Freser
21 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formiguères | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Camurac | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Goulier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ascou | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mijanès - Donezan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de Beille | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ax 3 Domaines | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Puyvalador | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ordino-Arcalís | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estació d'esquí Port del Comte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Angles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pal-Arinsal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Porte Puymorens | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Quillane | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cambre d'Aze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vallter 2000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estació d'esquí de Masella | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Estació d'esquí de la Molina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ribes de Freser
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | Large Airport |
| Folgueroles Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport | PGF | Medium Airport |
| Aeròdrom del Pla de Bages | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodrom Tapioles | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Ordis | - | Small Airport |
| Air Galamus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de la Marrano | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Plateau de la Calme | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coste Del Palm | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Hippopotame | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Clos de Legua | - | Small Airport |
| Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calaf-Sallavinera Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camp de Vol de Palafolls | - | Small Airport |
| Camp de vol La Puieda | - | Small Airport |
| Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-Moià | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de Vuelo Avial | - | Small Airport |
| Canterrane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Club Aernautic Catalunya | - | Small Airport |
| Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Igualada/Odena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Cerdanya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Llupia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Manresa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moià Les Umbertes | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nébias Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Puivert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Régat Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ST LUC Passa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ste Léocadie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Troye d'Ariège ULM | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ribes de Freser
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capella de Sant Cristòfor | |
| Església Sant Bartomeu | |
| Mare de Déu del Carme | |
| Mare de Déu del Remei del Serrat | |
| Mare de Déu del Roser | |
| Mare de Déu dels Desemparats | |
| Oratori del Corbell | |
| Sant Antoni | |
| Sant Cristòfol | |
| Sant Esteve de Perramon | |
| Sant Feliu | |
| Sant Jaume de Queralbs | |
| Sant Sadurní | |
| Sant Sebastià | |
| Santa Magdalena de Puigsac | |
| Santa Maria |
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Waterfalls Near Ribes de Freser
4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ribes de Freser.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascada de Angelats | |
| Cascades | |
| Salt de la Cua de Cavall | |
| Salt del Grill |
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What is the population of Ribes de Freser?
Ribes de Freser has a population of 1,662 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ribes de Freser?
Ribes de Freser has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.
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