Castelló d'Empúries facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Castelló d'Empúries
Municipality
Santa Maria de Castelló
Flag Coat of arms
Castelló d'Empúries Location in Province of Girona Show map of Province of Girona Castelló d'Empúries Location in Catalonia Show map of Catalonia Castelló d'Empúries Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Girona
Comarca	Alt Empordà
Area
• Total	42.3 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	10,820
• Density	255.8/km2 (662.5/sq mi)

Castelló d'Empúries is a town and municipality in the Alt Empordà area of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) east of the city of Figueres.

About Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries is a historic town. It has played an important role in the region's past. Today, it is a charming place to visit.

A Look at Its Past

In the year 1079, Castelló d'Empúries became the main city, or capital, of the Empúries county. This happened because the previous capital, Sant Martí d'Empúries, was too often attacked by pirates.

Between 1325 and 1341, Castelló d'Empúries grew a lot. It became a very important and busy town. However, it stopped being the capital in 1385. This was when the county joined the larger Crown of Aragon.

Where is it Located?

The old part of Castelló d'Empúries is quite close to a newer, bigger town called Empuriabrava. Empuriabrava is a modern urban area right on the beautiful coastline of the Costa Brava.

An old map showing the lake near Castelló d'Empúries. This coastal lake no longer exists today.

Famous People from Castelló d'Empúries

• Pilar Nouvilas i Garrigolas (1854-1938), a talented painter.

See also

In Spanish: Castellón de Ampurias para niños