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Godall
Municipality
Godall village
Godall village
Flag of Godall
Flag
Coat of arms of Godall
Coat of arms
Location of Godall
Godall is located in Catalonia
Godall
Godall
Location in Catalonia
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Catalonia
Province Tarragona
Comarca Montsià
Area
 • Total 33.6 km2 (13.0 sq mi)
Elevation
168 m (551 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 591
 • Density 17.59/km2 (45.56/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Godallenc, godallenca

Godall is a small and interesting town located in Catalonia, Spain. It's part of a region called Montsià, within the Tarragona Province. This charming municipality is known for its peaceful surroundings and a unique local legend about how it began.

Discover Godall

Godall is a municipality, which is like a local government area, found in the northeastern part of Spain. It's specifically located in Catalonia, one of Spain's autonomous communities. Within Catalonia, Godall is part of the Tarragona Province.

Where is Godall Located?

The town of Godall is nestled in the Montsià comarca. A comarca is a traditional region in Catalonia, similar to a county. Godall sits at an elevation of about 168 meters (551 feet) above sea level.

Godall's Natural Surroundings

The town of Godall gives its name to the Serra de Godall. This is a mountain range that rises gently above the town. The mountains are made of a type of rock called calcareous, which means they are rich in calcium carbonate.

The Story of Godall

There's a local legend that tells us about the origins of Godall. People say that the village was built after the residents of an older, destroyed village moved there. This older village was called Merades, and it was located within Godall's current municipal area.

Quick Facts About Godall

Godall is a small community with a population of about 591 people as of 2018. The total area of the municipality is around 33.6 square kilometers (about 13 square miles). People from Godall are called Godallenc (for males) or godallenca (for females).

Who Leads Godall?

The leader of Godall is called the Mayor. As of 2015, the Mayor of Godall is Teresa Esmel Casanova. The Mayor helps manage the town and make decisions for its residents.

See also

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