Capolat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Capolat
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Municipality
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Capolat
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Map showing location within Berguedà
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 Capolat
Location in Province of Barcelona
Capolat
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Comarca | Berguedà |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.1 km2 (13.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,279 m (4,196 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 2.815/km2 (7.29/sq mi) |
Capolat is a small town, also called a municipality. It is located in Catalonia, Spain. You can find it in the region of Berguedà.
The area around Capolat is very mountainous. Some parts reach as high as 1500 meters above sea level. Because of the mountains, not many people live here. The population was highest in the 1800s. Since then, it has slowly gotten smaller.
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Life and Work in Capolat
The main way people make a living in Capolat is through farming. They especially focus on raising animals like cattle, pigs, and lambs. Many farms also grow crops.
These crops include potatoes, wheat, and corn. A large part of the land is covered by pine and oak forests. Because of this, cutting down trees for wood, known as logging, is also an important part of the local economy.
A Look Back in Time: Capolat's History
The town of Capolat grew up around Capolat Castle. This castle was the home of an important local family. In the year 899, a special religious place called a Benedictine Monastery was started here. It was founded by Bishop Nantigís of Urgell.
A few years later, in 905, a countess named Adalaiz gave this monastery to another monastery. This one was called Sant Joan de les Abadesses.
The church of Sant Martí de Coforb is very old. It was first mentioned in a document from the year 839. Another old church, Sant Serni de Terrers, was built in the 1200s. It is located in the northwest part of the municipality.
Cool Places to See
Capolat has three interesting churches. They are built in a very old style called Romanesque. This means they have thick walls and round arches.
- Church of Sant Salvador de Capolat
- Church of Sant Andreu de la Serreta
- Church of Sant Serni de la Torre
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