Cercs facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cercs
Municipality
Pedret bridge
Flag Coat of arms
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Berguedà
Area
• Total	47.4 km2 (18.3 sq mi)
Elevation	650 m (2,130 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	1,152
• Density	24.30/km2 (62.95/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Cercorí, cercorina

Cercs is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Berguedà region of Catalonia, Spain. It is located on the right side of the Llobregat river. This river flows into the Baells reservoir, a large artificial lake.

Cercs is known for its important power station. This station uses lignite, a type of coal, that is dug up from nearby areas like Fígols and Saldes. The town is easy to reach by the C-1411 road, which connects Berga to the Cadí tunnel.

Exploring Cercs: History and Culture

Cercs has some interesting historical places to visit. One of them is the Sant Quirze de Pedret church. This church is very old, built in a style called Pre-Romanesque art.

Ancient Art and Buildings

The Sant Quirze de Pedret church once held two sets of old paintings. These paintings are now kept in museums. You can see them at the diocesan museum in Solsona and the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya in Barcelona.

You can also find the remains of an old monastery called Sant Salvador de la Vedella. These ruins are on a hill that is now surrounded by the waters of the Baells reservoir. It's a unique sight!

Cercs Mine Museum

If you want to learn about the history of mining in the area, you can visit the Cercs Mine Museum. It is located in the Sant Corneli colony, which is part of the Cercs municipality. The museum teaches you about how coal was mined and its importance to the region.

Population of Cercs

The number of people living in Cercs has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk: