Agramunt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Agramunt
Municipality
Coat of arms
Agramunt Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Lleida
Comarca	Urgell
Area
• Total	79.6 km2 (30.7 sq mi)
Elevation	337 m (1,106 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	5,393
• Density	67.75/km2 (175.47/sq mi)
Demonyms	Agramuntí, agramuntina

Agramunt is a charming town in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It's located in the northern part of the Urgell area, close to the Noguera region. Agramunt is famous for its beautiful old buildings and a special sweet treat called torró d'Agramunt. This tasty candy is traditionally enjoyed during Christmas.

Discover Agramunt

Agramunt is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the comarca (a type of region) called Urgell. It sits in the north of this region, near the border with another area called Noguera.

Historic Buildings and Landmarks

The center of Agramunt is a protected historic area. One of its most important buildings is the Romanesque church of Santa Maria. This church was built a very long time ago, between the 12th and 13th centuries. It's a great example of old architecture.

Famous Local Treat

Agramunt is well-known for making torró d'Agramunt. This is a type of confectionery or sweet candy. It's especially popular during the Christmas holidays.

Getting Around Agramunt

The town is connected to other places by several roads. You can reach Tàrrega using the C-240 road. The L-303 road connects Agramunt to Cervera. If you want to go to Artesa de Segre, you can take the L-302 road.

The Urgell Canal

The Urgell canal is an important waterway that flows through Agramunt. This canal even goes through a tunnel in the Montclar range of hills. This helps bring water to the area.

Montclar d'Urgell Exclave

The municipality of Agramunt also includes a small part of land called Montclar d'Urgell. This area is separate from the main part of Agramunt and is located to the north-west. It's like a small piece of Agramunt that's a bit further away.

A Glimpse into History

Long ago, in the Middle Ages, a Jewish community lived in Agramunt. In 1272, a wise leader named Shlomo ibn Aderet helped settle a disagreement between the Jewish communities of Agramunt and Lérida.

Later, in 1492, many Jewish people had to leave Spain. Because of this, the Jewish community in Agramunt no longer existed. In the 1980s, a street in the old Jewish neighborhood was renamed "carrer del Call." The word "Call" is thought to come from the Hebrew word kahal, which means "community."

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See also

In Spanish: Agramunt para niños