Alàs i Cerc facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alàs i Cerc
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Alàs i Cerc
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 Alàs i Cerc
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | ||
| Comarca | Alt Urgell | ||
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| • Total | 57.7 km2 (22.3 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 342 | ||
| • Density | 5.927/km2 (15.35/sq mi) | ||
Alàs i Cerc is a small and charming municipality located in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It's nestled in the beautiful area known as Alt Urgell, within the Province of Lleida. This peaceful place is known for its natural beauty and quiet way of life.
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About Alàs i Cerc
Alàs i Cerc is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It includes the main village of Alàs and the smaller village of Cerc, along with other tiny settlements. The name itself tells you it's a combination of these two places.
Location and Geography
This municipality is found in the Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural border between Spain and France. The area is full of green valleys, tall mountains, and clear rivers. It's a great spot for enjoying nature and outdoor activities.
Size and Population
Alàs i Cerc covers an area of about 57.7 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 8,000 football fields! However, it's a very small community in terms of people. In 2018, only about 342 people lived there. This makes it one of the less populated areas in Catalonia.
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Alàs i Cerc has its own local government. The person in charge is called the Mayor. The mayor helps manage the town, making decisions about things like local services and community projects. As of 2015, the mayor was Mari Carmen Ribó Domenjó.
Symbols of Alàs i Cerc
Every municipality has special symbols that represent it, like a flag and a coat of arms. These symbols often tell a story about the history or important features of the place.
The Flag
The flag of Alàs i Cerc is called "Bandera d'Alàs i Cerc.svg". Flags are important symbols that show the identity of a town or region.
The Coat of Arms
The coat of arms, "Escut d'Alàs i Cerc.svg", is another official symbol. Coats of arms usually have designs that represent the history, geography, or important families of the area.
Images for kids
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A view of Alàs i Cerc.
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The flag of Alàs i Cerc.
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The coat of arms of Alàs i Cerc.
See also
In Spanish: Alás Serch para niños
