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Gimenells i el Pla de la Font
Municipality
The Roser Church in Gimenells
The Roser Church in Gimenells
Flag of Gimenells i el Pla de la Font
Flag
Coat of arms of Gimenells i el Pla de la Font
Coat of arms
Gimenells i el Pla de la Font is located in Catalonia
Gimenells i el Pla de la Font
Gimenells i el Pla de la Font
Location in Catalonia
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Bandera de la provincia de Lérida.svg Lleida
Comarca Bandera del Segrià.svg Segrià
Area
 • Total 55.8 km2 (21.5 sq mi)
Elevation
258 m (846 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,108
 • Density 19.857/km2 (51.43/sq mi)

Gimenells i el Pla de la Font is a small area in Catalonia, Spain. It's a special type of local government area called a municipality. This municipality is actually made up of two smaller places: Gimenells and a tiny village called el Pla de la Font.

Exploring Gimenells i el Pla de la Font

This municipality covers an area of about 55.8 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 8,000 football fields! In 2011, about 1,169 people lived here. It's a quiet place where people live and work.

Where is it Located?

Gimenells i el Pla de la Font is found in a region of Catalonia called Segrià. Catalonia is a part of Spain with its own unique culture and language. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and farming.

Who Leads the Municipality?

Every municipality has a leader who helps run things. This leader is called a Mayor. The mayor of Gimenells i el Pla de la Font is Dante Pérez Berenguer. He was elected in 2015 and works to make decisions for the people living in the municipality.

What Does a Mayor Do?

A mayor is like the head of a local team. They help manage services like keeping the streets clean, making sure schools are running well, and planning for the future of the area. They listen to the people and try to solve problems that come up in the community.

Life in the Municipality

Life in Gimenells i el Pla de la Font is likely peaceful, with a focus on community. Many small towns in Catalonia are surrounded by farms, growing fruits or other crops. The main church, called the Roser Church, is an important building in Gimenells.

Iglesia de Gimenells
The Roser Church in Gimenells is an important local landmark.

The Two Settlements

The municipality gets its name from its two parts: Gimenells, which is the larger settlement, and el Pla de la Font, which is smaller. People in these two places share resources and work together as part of the same municipality.

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