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Cabanes
Municipality
Making wickerware in main square of Cabanes
Making wickerware in main square of Cabanes
Coat of arms of Cabanes
Coat of arms
Cabanes is located in Province of Girona
Cabanes
Cabanes
Location in Province of Girona
Cabanes is located in Spain
Cabanes
Cabanes
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Flag of Girona province (unofficial).svg Girona
Comarca Flag of Alt Emporda.svg Alt Empordà
Area
 • Total 15.0 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 944
 • Density 62.93/km2 (163.0/sq mi)

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.

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.

Fira de la Canya a la plaça de l'església de Cabanes (Alt Empordà)
Making wickerware in the main square of Cabanes.
Escut de Cabanes (Alt Empordà)
The official shield of Cabanes.

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