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Reus
Municipality
Official seal of Reus
Seal
Reus is located in Spain
Reus
Reus
Reus is located in Catalonia
Reus
Reus
Coordinates: 41°09′19.3″N 1°06′22.6″E / 41.155361°N 1.106278°E / 41.155361; 1.106278
CountryImage Spain
A. communityImage Catalunya
ProvinceImage Tarragona
Government
 • MayorSandra Guaita
Area
 • Total52.93 km2 (20.44 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2021)
 • Total105,981
 • Density2,002/km2 (5,190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00
Postal code
43200–43206
MCN43123
WebsiteOfficial website

Reus is a municipality in Catalonia, Spain. It is the capital of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona. The area has always been an important producer of wines and spirits. It was famous at one time for its brandy.[1] Today Reus is a popular center for rock-climbing.[1] As of 2014, 104,962 people live in the city.[2] The famous architect, Antoni Gaudí, was born in Reus.[3] The poet and playwright Joaquín Bartrina (1850–1880) was born in Reus.[4]

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  1. 1 2 "Reus Tourist Information Guide". reus-tourist-guide.com. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Reus (431233)". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Reus: the cradle of the Master, Gaudí". Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Joaquín María Bartrina". Biografías y Vidas. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "Reus Tourist Information Guide". reus-tourist-guide.com. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
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