Camarasa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Camarasa
Municipality
Camarasa
Coat of arms
Camarasa Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Lleida
Comarca	La Noguera
Area
• Total	157.1 km2 (60.7 sq mi)
Elevation	321 m (1,053 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	842
• Density	5.360/km2 (13.881/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Camarasí, Camarasina

Camarasa is a small town, or municipality, in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in an area called La Noguera. This town is special because it sits right where two important rivers meet: the Segre and the Noguera Pallaresa.

Discover Camarasa!

Camarasa is known for its beautiful natural setting. The rivers here are very important. They help create electricity for many homes and businesses.

Where is Camarasa Located?

Camarasa is found in the Lleida province of Catalonia. It's a part of Spain. The town is nestled in a valley where the Segre and Noguera Pallaresa rivers join.

You can reach Camarasa by road using the C-147. This road connects it to nearby towns like Balaguer and Tremp. There are also train stations nearby. These are in Sant Llorenç de Montgai and L'Ametlla de Montsec.

Power from Water

The rivers near Camarasa are used to make electricity. There are two big hydroelectric power stations here. One is at the Camarasa reservoir on the Noguera Pallaresa river. The other is at the Sant Llorenç de Montgai reservoir on the Segre river. These stations use the power of flowing water to create energy.

A Small Part of the Town

Did you know that Camarasa has a small piece of land that is separate from the main area? This is called an exclave. It's located to the north of the main municipality.

How Many People Live Here?

Camarasa is a small community. In 2018, about 842 people lived there. The number of people living in Camarasa has changed over time. For example, in 1900, there were more than 2,600 residents.

See also

In Spanish: Camarasa (Lérida) para niños