El Catllar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Catllar
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Municipality
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 El Catllar
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | ||
| Comarca | Tarragonès | ||
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| • Total | 26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,344 | ||
| • Density | 164.5/km2 (426.2/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Catllarenc | ||
| Postal code |
43764
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El Catllar is a small town, or "municipality," in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the comarca (a type of region) called Tarragonès.
You can find El Catllar about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) northeast of the city of Tarragona. It is also around 70 kilometers (about 43 miles) west of Barcelona. A small part of the municipality's land is separate from the main area, like a tiny island of land.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local area that has its own government. El Catllar is one such area in Spain. It is part of the larger region of Catalonia.
Where is El Catllar Located?
El Catllar is in the country of Spain. It belongs to the community of Catalonia. Within Catalonia, it is part of the province of Tarragona. The town sits about 59 meters (194 feet) above sea level. Its total area is about 26.4 square kilometers (10.2 square miles).
People of El Catllar
In 2018, about 4,344 people lived in El Catllar. People who live in El Catllar are called "Catllarenc." The town has a postal code of 43764.
Who Leads El Catllar?
Like many towns, El Catllar has a leader. This leader is called the Mayor. The current mayor is Joan Morlà Mensa. He is part of a political group called Republican Left of Catalonia. The mayor helps manage the town and its services for the people living there.
