Fígols facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fígols
Municipality
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Berguedà
Area
• Total	29.3 km2 (11.3 sq mi)
Elevation	1,154 m (3,786 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	42
• Density	1.433/km2 (3.71/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Figolenc, figolenca

Fígols is a small town, also called a municipality, in the comarca of Berguedà. It is located in Catalonia, Spain. This town is found north of Cercs, high up in the mountains. It sits above the beautiful Llobregat valley.

One important activity in Fígols is mining. People dig for a type of coal called lignite here. This lignite is then sold for different uses.

Close to Fígols, you can visit the Cercs Mine Museum. It's a great place to learn about mining history.

A famous historical figure, Ramon Vila Capdevila, is buried in Fígols. He was known for his actions during a difficult time in Spanish history. A special plaque was placed at his burial site on July 15, 2000. It honors his memory and others who fought for freedom.

People in Fígols: How Many?

This section looks at the demography of Fígols. Demography is the study of how populations change over time. It shows how many people have lived in Fígols in different years.

As you can see, the number of people living in Fígols has changed a lot. In the early 1900s, there were more people. But by 1986, the population became much smaller. It has grown a little since then.

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  A view of Santa Cecília de Fígols.