Bonastre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bonastre
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Santa Magdalena church door
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 Bonastre
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Penedès | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 25.0 km2 (9.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 687 | ||
| • Density | 27.48/km2 (71.17/sq mi) | ||
Bonastre is a lovely village in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the western part of a region called Baix Penedès. This area is known for its beautiful Quadrell mountains.
Bonastre used to be part of the Tarragonès region. But in 1990, it became part of the Baix Penedès region. This change happened during a review of local areas.
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Discover Bonastre: A Charming Village
Bonastre's Rich History
Bonastre has a long and interesting history. In 1178, a local lord named Bernat de Papiol gave the village to the St Cugat Monastery. This monastery was a very important religious place.
Later, in 1382, King Pedro IV took control of Bonastre for the royal family. However, the monastery still managed the village for many years. They continued to govern Bonastre until the 1600s.
During a time known as the Trienio Liberal (1820-1823), Bonastre supported the royalists. These were people who wanted the king to have more power. In 1822, a group of militia attacked the town. Many people in Bonastre had to run away to the mountains. But when the militia left, royalist troops attacked them and won.
Important Buildings and Sights
The main church in Bonastre is dedicated to St Magdalene. It was built in the 1800s. This church stands on the spot where an older Romanesque temple once stood. That old temple was destroyed in 1849.
The St Magdalene church has a single main room with a rounded ceiling. It also has small chapels connected to the sides. The area for baptisms and the main altar are very special. A famous architect named Josep Maria Jujol designed parts of it.
Another interesting building is "can Fontanilles." This house was also built in the 1800s. It has cool designs on its front. These designs include the symbols of Bonastre and Catalonia.
Life and Economy in Bonastre
The biggest celebration in Bonastre is the main festival. It happens every July. This festival honors St Magdalene, the village's patron saint.
A local road connects Bonastre to the nearby village of Roda de Barà. This makes it easy to travel between the two places.
The economy of Bonastre is mostly based on farming. Farmers in the village grow several important crops. These include grapes for wine, almonds, and olives.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Bonastre has changed over the years.
- In 1900, there were 779 people.
- By 1930, the population was 598.
- In 1950, it was 479.
- By 1970, only 408 people lived there.
- In 1986, the population was 275.
- In 2001, there were 424 people.
- As of 2018, Bonastre had 687 residents.
See also
In Spanish: Bonastre para niños
