El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort
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The gothic bridge over the Llobregat river
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 El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort
Location in Province of Barcelona
El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | .svg){kind=small} Barcelona |
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| Comarca | Bages | |
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| • Total | 27.4 km2 (10.6 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 3,801 | |
| • Density | 138.72/km2 (359.3/sq mi) | |
El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort is a small town in Spain. It is located in the province of Barcelona, which is part of Catalonia. Catalonia is one of Spain's special regions, called an autonomous community.
This town covers an area of about 27.35 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 2,735 football fields! In 2014, about 3,780 people lived here. The town is actually made up of a few smaller places. These include El Pont de Vilomara, Rocafort, and River Parc.
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What is El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort?
El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort is a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It has its own local council and a mayor who helps run things. The name "El Pont de Vilomara" means "The Bridge of Vilomara." This is because there is an old, beautiful bridge here.
The Gothic Bridge
The town's name comes from its famous bridge. This bridge is a gothic bridge over the Llobregat river. Gothic means it was built a long time ago, in a style popular from the 12th to the 16th centuries. Bridges like this are important historical landmarks. They show how people built things many years ago.
Where is it Located?
El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort is in the Bages area. Bages is a "comarca," which is a type of region in Catalonia. It's in the central part of Catalonia. This area is known for its natural beauty and history.
Who Lives Here?
The people who live in El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort are part of a close-knit community. The town has grown over the years. In 1998, El Pont de Vilomara had over 2,000 residents. Rocafort and River Parc were smaller settlements.
Famous People
One well-known person from this town is Jonathan Soriano. He was born in 1985. Jonathan Soriano is a former professional footballer. This means he played football (soccer) as his job for many years. He played for several teams and was known for scoring many goals.
See also
In Spanish: Rocafort y Vilumara para niños
Images for kids
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The gothic bridge over the Llobregat river
