GATA, a secular town of Spain, in the province and arch-bishopric of Valencia. The district lies between those of Iliber and Jabea, and is very irregular and mountainous in surface, especially towards the east, where Mount Mongo stands. Gata is about 60 miles from Alicante, on the right bank of the Jalón, and contains nearly 2000 inhabitants. The surrounding district produces silk, almonds, raisins, figs, olive-oil, carob-fruit, wine, wheat and other cereal grains, maize, and pulse. The chief objects of industry are basket-making, and utensils for the cultivation of the dwarf-palm, which abounds in an indigenous state in this district.