Calders facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Calders
Municipality
Calders
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Moianès
Area
• Total	33.1 km2 (12.8 sq mi)
Elevation	552 m (1,811 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	946
• Density	28.58/km2 (74.02/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Calderí, calderina

Calders is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of a region called the Moianès. This area is known as a comarca, which is like a county or district in Catalonia.

Calders is situated in the Province of Barcelona, which is a larger administrative area within Catalonia. The town is found at coordinates 41 degrees North and 1 degree East, making it easy to locate on a map.

About Calders

Calders is a quiet place with a population of about 946 people, based on numbers from 2018. This means it's a small community where many people might know each other. People from Calders are called Calderí (for males) or calderina (for females).

Location and Size

The town covers an area of 33.1 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's about 12.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 552 meters (about 1,811 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a somewhat elevated area.

Local Government

Like many towns, Calders has a mayor who helps run the municipality. In 2015, the mayor was Eduard Sánchez Campoy. The mayor works to make decisions for the community.

Historical Change

Before May 2015, Calders was part of a different comarca called Bages. This shows how administrative boundaries can change over time. Now, it is firmly established within the Moianès region.

Images for kids

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  A view of Calders, showing some of its buildings.

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  The flag of Calders.

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  The coat of arms (shield) of Calders.

See also

• For more information in Spanish, you can visit the Kiddle encyclopedia: Calders para niños