Camarles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Camarles
Municipality
Camarles parish church
Coat of arms
Camarles Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Tarragona
Comarca	Baix Ebre
Area
• Total	25.2 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Elevation	13 m (43 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	3,278
• Density	130.08/km2 (336.9/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Camarlenc, camarlenca

Camarles (say "ka-MAR-les") is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is a type of local area called a municipality. This means it has its own local government.

Camarles is part of a larger region called the Baix Ebre. This area is known as a comarca in Catalonia. The town is located in the eastern part of this region. It sits close to where the Ebre River meets the sea. This area is called a delta, which is a flat landform created by a river.

A Brief History of Camarles

Camarles was not always its own town. It was created in 1978. Before that, it was part of the larger municipality of Tortosa. This means that the people of Camarles voted to become their own separate town.

Where is Camarles Located?

Camarles is easy to reach by road. The N-340 road goes right through the town. This road connects Camarles to Tortosa. It also links up with a big highway called the AP-7. You can get onto the AP-7 at l'Aldea to the south or l'Ampolla to the north.

Who Leads Camarles?

Like any town, Camarles has a leader. This person is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. They work to improve the lives of the people who live there. In 2019, Josep Antoni Navarro Serra was the Mayor of Camarles.

Fun Facts About Camarles

• The total area of Camarles is about 25.2 square kilometers. That's roughly 9.7 square miles.
• The town sits very close to sea level. Its elevation is only 13 meters (about 43 feet) above the sea.
• In 2018, about 3,278 people lived in Camarles.
• People who live in Camarles are called Camarlenc (for boys and men) or Camarlenca (for girls and women).

See also

In Spanish: Camarles para niños