Cabanes, Girona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cabanes
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Making wickerware in main square of Cabanes
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 Cabanes
Location in Province of Girona
Cabanes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | .svg){kind=small} Girona |
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| Comarca |  Alt Empordà |
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| • Total | 15.0 km2 (5.8 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 944 | |
| • Density | 62.93/km2 (163.0/sq mi) | |
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Cabanes is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the area known as Alt Empordà. This region is part of the Girona province. Girona is in Catalonia, which is a community in Spain.
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What is Cabanes?
Cabanes is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It is a place where people live and work together. The town is known for its quiet charm.
Where is Cabanes Located?
Cabanes is found in the northeastern part of Spain. It is in the region of Catalonia. Specifically, it's in the Girona Province. This area is also part of the comarca called Alt Empordà. A comarca is a traditional region in Catalonia.
The town covers an area of about 15 square kilometers. This is roughly 5.8 square miles.
Who Lives in Cabanes?
As of 2018, about 944 people lived in Cabanes. This makes it a small community. The number of people living there can change over time.
How is Cabanes Governed?
Like other towns, Cabanes has its own local government. This government helps manage the town. The main leader of the town is called the Mayor. In 2015, the mayor of Cabanes was Àlex Hernandez Gonzalez. The mayor and the local council make decisions for the community.
What's Special About Cabanes?
Cabanes is a place where traditional crafts are still important. One example is making things from wicker. Wicker is a material made from woven plant branches. You can see people making wickerware in the town's main square. This shows the town's connection to its history and culture.
See also
In Spanish: Cabanas (Gerona) para niños
