Ciutadilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ciutadilla
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Municipality
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 Ciutadilla
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
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| Province |  Lleida |
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| Comarca |  Urgell |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 17.0 km2 (6.6 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 519 m (1,703 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 206 | ||
| • Density | 12.12/km2 (31.38/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
25341
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Ciutadilla is a small village and a municipality (like a local area) in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Urgell region. In 2018, about 206 people lived there.
The village is the only place where people live in the municipality. It sits on a hill. It is close to where a main road crosses the Corb river. A ruined castle stands high above the village. It offers great views of the village and the nearby plains. Many buildings in Ciutadilla are used as holiday homes.
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What is the Economy of Ciutadilla Like?
The economy of Ciutadilla mostly depends on agriculture. Farmers grow crops like barley and other grains. They also grow vines for grapes, olives, and almonds. Many farms also raise pigs and poultry (like chickens).
What is the History of Ciutadilla?
The village of Ciutadilla grew up around its castle. The castle is very old, first mentioned in documents from the 12th century. It was made much better in the 16th century. Sadly, the castle was badly damaged in 1835 during the First Carlist War. After that, it became a ruin.
The number of people living in Ciutadilla was highest in 1887, with 872 residents. Since then, the population has slowly gone down. Many old things have been found in the area. These include items from the Iberians, Ancient Greeks, and Roman Empire.
What are the Main Festivals in Ciutadilla?
Ciutadilla has two main festivals. One is for Saint Roch, celebrated on the second weekend of August. The other is for its patron saint, Saint Michael. This festival takes place on September 29th.
See also
In Spanish: Ciutadilla para niños
