Capmany facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Capmany
Municipality
St. Agatha's church tower, Capmany
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Girona
Comarca	Alt Empordà
Area
• Total	26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	613
• Density	23.22/km2 (60.14/sq mi)

Capmany is a small village and municipality located in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It is part of the Girona Province and belongs to the comarca (a type of region) called Alt Empordà.

What's in a Name?

The Story Behind Capmany's Name

The name Capmany has an interesting history! The village was first known as Campmany. This name comes from two Latin words: Campus Magnus. Campus means "field" and Magnus means "big". So, Campmany meant "big field".

Over time, the name changed a bit. It became Capmany, which sounds like "big head" in Catalan. Even though the official name is now Capmany, some people still use the older name, Campmany.

Where is Capmany?

Location in Catalonia

Capmany is located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, which is known for its unique culture and stunning landscapes. It's in the northeastern part of Spain, close to the border with France. The village is part of the Girona Province.

Part of Alt Empordà

Capmany is found in the Alt Empordà region. This area is famous for its vineyards and olive groves. It's a lovely place with a mix of mountains and plains.

How Many People Live There?

Capmany's Population

Capmany is a small community. In 2018, about 613 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place to live or visit.

Images for kids

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  St. Agatha's church tower, Capmany