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Riudoms

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Riudoms is a town in the region of Baix Camp, Tarragona province, Catalonia autonomous community, Spain, located about five km. of the region capital Reus.

The people from this tow is called Riudomenc/riudomenca.

Population (2004) 5.257

Superfice 32'4 Km2

Density (2001) 162'2citizens /Km2

High 125 m


  • Economy

Main product is the hazet nut, today decreasing. Also is important the olive tree.

  • History

Riudoms was a roman rural settlement (some archeologic remains and coins were discovered), that was depopulated when the muslims dominated the region in the VIII century. Conquered by the norman Robert d'Aguilo under the orders of the catalan count, the lorship of Riudoms was granted to Arnau de Palomar 24 January 1150. A castle was constructed and a town born at side. From this town is originated the family of the well know architect Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (born in Reus) designer of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona.

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