Fogars de la Selva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fogars de la Selva
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Municipality
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Sant Cebrià church, Fogars de la Selva
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 Fogars de la Selva
Location in Province of Barcelona
Fogars de la Selva
Location in Catalonia
Fogars de la Selva
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Comarca | Selva |
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| • Total | 32.1 km2 (12.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,467 |
| • Density | 45.70/km2 (118.36/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Fogarencs, fogarenques |
Fogars de la Selva is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Catalonia, Spain. It's part of a region called the comarca of Selva. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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Discovering Fogars de la Selva
Fogars de la Selva is nestled in a lovely spot north of the Montnegre mountain range. It's connected to a nearby town called Tordera by a local road. This makes it easy to visit and explore the area.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that manage their own local affairs. Fogars de la Selva is one such self-governing community in Spain.
A Special Location in Catalonia
Did you know Fogars de la Selva has a unique feature? It's the only municipality in the Selva region that belongs to the province of Barcelona. Most other towns in Selva are part of the province of Girona. This makes Fogars de la Selva a bit special!
How Many People Live Here?
In 2018, about 1,467 people lived in Fogars de la Selva. The people who live here are called Fogarencs (for boys and men) and fogarenques (for girls and women). The population has grown quite a bit since the 1970s, when there were only about 244 residents.
A Look Back at Its Name
This town used to have a different name! It was once known as Fogars de Tordera. Over time, its name changed to Fogars de la Selva. This new name connects it more directly to the Selva region.
See also
In Spanish: Fogás de Tordera para niños
