Banyoles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Banyoles
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 Banyoles
Location in Catalonia
Banyoles
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Girona | |
| Comarca | Pla de l'Estany | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,615 | |
| • Density | 1,783/km2 (4,618/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Banyolí | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
17820
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| Climate | Cfa | |
Banyoles (pronounced ba-NYO-les) is a cool city in northeastern Catalonia, Spain. About 20,000 people live there. It's located in the province of Girona.
This city is the main town of a region called "Pla de l'Estany" in Catalonia. Even though Banyoles has its own industries, many people travel to the nearby city of Girona for work. Girona is only about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) away.
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The Famous Lake of Banyoles
Banyoles is most famous for its amazing natural lake, called the Lake of Banyoles. This lake formed in a special dip in the Earth's surface. It's a beautiful spot for nature lovers and athletes.
Olympic History at the Lake
Did you know the Lake of Banyoles was used for the 1992 Summer Olympics? It hosted all the rowing events for the Barcelona Games! This shows how perfect the lake is for water sports.
The Darder Museum
Banyoles is also home to the Darder Museum. This museum is a great place to learn about natural history and the local area.
Exciting Sports Events
Banyoles is a hub for sports, especially around its lake!
Triathlon and Canoe Championships
- Each year, Banyoles hosts a big European triathlon competition.
- In 2010, it even held the IFC Canoe Marathon World Championship!
- Many national and regional sports events happen here all year long.
- These include the Spanish triathlon championship and the Championship of Catalonia.
- The city is also the hometown of Carolina Routier, a Spanish triathlon champion from 2011.
Cool People from Banyoles
Many talented people have connections to Banyoles!
- Coro – A football (soccer) player who grew up in Banyoles.
- Andreu Fontàs – Another well-known football player.
- Salvador Oliva i Llinàs – A famous poet and translator.
- Irene Rigau – A politician from the area.
- Albert Serra – A creative filmmaker.
See also
In Spanish: Bañolas para niños
