Foixà facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Foixà
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 Foixà
Location in Province of Girona
Foixà
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Girona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Empordà | ||
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| • Total | 18.8 km2 (7.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 305 | ||
| • Density | 16.22/km2 (42.02/sq mi) | ||
| Postal code |
17132
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| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | ||
Foixà is a small village and a municipality (a local government area) in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain. It is known for its history and natural beauty. In 2018, about 305 people lived there.
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Where is Foixà?
The village of Foixà is located near the Ter (river). It is split into two main parts. One part is called la Vila, which means "the village". This area is built around the old Castle of Foixà, which dates back to the 13th century and sits on top of a hill. The other part is called L'Església, meaning "the church". This area is less crowded and is located near the main church.
A small stream named Foixà flows through the village. It eventually joins the Daró River after passing through nearby towns like Fontanilles and Ultramort. The area around Foixà is covered by forests, stretching over 1,000 hectares (about 2,500 acres). These forests are mostly filled with oak and pine trees.
A Look Back in Time: Foixà's History
The first records of Foixà date back to the year 1019. At that time, it was part of the county of Empúries. This area was right on the edge of the county, next to the county of Girona. Because of its location, Foixà often became a place of conflict between the two counties.
Foixà also saw many disagreements between the local counts of Empúries and the kings of Aragon. For example, in 1359, a relative of Queen Sibila of Fortia, Bernat Alemany d'Orriols, had a big fight with Count John I of Empúries. This led to a war where the count even surrounded the castle of Foixà. King Peter IV of Aragon stepped in to help his wife's relative. Count John I was then forced to sign a peace agreement at his castle.
There is a famous local story about King John I of Aragon. Legend says that he died suddenly on May 19, 1396, while hunting in the forests around Foixà. You can find a cross-shaped monument on the road from the castle to the church that tells this story.
Cool Places to Visit
Foixà has several interesting historical buildings and sites:
- Parish Church of Sant Joan de Foixà: This is the main church of the village.
- Castle of Foixà: An old castle from the 13th century, sitting on a hill.
- Church of Sant Llorenç de les Arenes
- Sant Romà de les Arenes
- Sant Sebastià de les Arenes
What People Do for Work
Most people in Foixà work in agriculture. They grow crops like cereals, grains, and potatoes. Some land is also used for vineyards. A smaller part of the land is irrigated, meaning it gets extra water, and is used to grow vegetables. Farmers also raise animals like pigs, sheep, and poultry (chickens and other birds).
Foixà also has a small private airport called Sierras de Foixà.
Festivals and Traditions
The people of Foixà celebrate local holidays on January 17 and August 29. These are special days for the community to come together.
Local Food and Recipes
Foixà is known for its traditional cooking. In 1986, a book was published by Georgina Regàs called La cuina de festa major i altres plats de la Lola de Foixà. This book shares recipes from a traveling cook named Lola from Foixà. She used to go from house to house and party to party, preparing delicious meals. Some of the unique dishes you can find in the book include:
- Stuffed apples
- Stuffed chicken necks
- Platillos (a type of stew)
- Goose with turnips
- Brunyolas (which are like donuts in this region)
See also
In Spanish: Foixá para niños
