Coll de Nargó facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coll de Nargó
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Municipality
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Coll de Nargó village
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 Coll de Nargó
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | |
| Comarca | Alt Urgell | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 151.4 km2 (58.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 753 m (2,470 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 549 | |
| • Density | 3.626/km2 (9.392/sq mi) | |
Coll de Nargó is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It is part of the comarca (a type of local district) called Alt Urgell. The town sits in the beautiful Segre river valley, close to the Oliana reservoir. This area is known for its stunning natural views and peaceful atmosphere.
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Exploring Coll de Nargó
Coll de Nargó is easy to reach by road. The C-14 road connects it to nearby towns like Ponts and La Seu d'Urgell. Other roads, like the L-511 and L-401, link it to places such as Isona and Sant Llorenç de Morunys.
Sant Climent Church
One of the most interesting buildings in Coll de Nargó is the Romanesque church of Sant Climent. This church was built a very long time ago, in the eleventh century. It has a special rectangular bell-tower that is even older, dating back to the pre-Romanesque period. This makes it a unique historical site to visit.
People and Villages
Coll de Nargó is home to a small community. In 2018, about 549 people lived there. The population has changed over the years. For example, in 1900, there were 1,389 people, but by 2005, the number was around 600.
Surrounding Villages
The municipality of Coll de Nargó includes five smaller villages nearby. In 2001, the main village of Coll de Nargó had 463 residents. Here are the other villages and their populations from 2001:
- Gavarra (26 people): This village is located near the border of the Noguera region.
- Les Masies de Nargó (30 people)
- Montanissell (28 people): You can find this village at the base of the Sant Joan mountain range.
- Sallent (38 people): This village is on the south side of the Sant Joan range. A forest track connects it to Montanissell.
- Valldarques (15 people)
See also
In Spanish: Coll de Nargó para niños
