Cabanelles facts for kids

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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Girona
Comarca	Alt Empordà
Area
• Total	55.6 km2 (21.5 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	273
• Density	4.910/km2 (12.72/sq mi)

Cabanelles is a small and charming municipality located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the comarca (a type of local region) called Alt Empordà. This area is found within the Girona province.

Cabanelles is a quiet place, known for its peaceful countryside. It is a great example of a traditional Spanish village. The municipality also includes a small separate piece of land to its south-east. This is called an exclave.

Where is Cabanelles?

Cabanelles is located in the northeastern part of Spain. It is in Catalonia, which is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. This means Catalonia has its own government and culture.

Girona Province

Cabanelles is part of the Girona province. This province is known for its stunning coastline, the Costa Brava, and its historic towns. Girona city is the capital of the province.

Alt Empordà Comarca

The municipality is also in the Alt Empordà comarca. A comarca is like a county or district. Alt Empordà is famous for its natural parks and the strong wind called the Tramuntana.

How many people live there?

Cabanelles is a very small community. As of 2018, only about 273 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and close-knit place. The total area of the municipality is about 55.6 square kilometers.

What is a Municipality?

In Spain, a municipality is a local government area. It is similar to a town or city. Each municipality has its own local council and a mayor. The mayor of Cabanelles is Martí Espigulé Vallmajó, who took office in 2015.

See also

In Spanish: Cabanellas (Gerona) para niños