Guils de Cerdanya facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guils de Cerdanya
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Municipality
|
|||
Church of Sant Esteve.
|
|||
|
|||
 Guils de Cerdanya
Location in Province of Girona
Guils de Cerdanya
Location in Spain
|
|||
| Country |  Spain |
||
| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
||
| Province | Girona | ||
| Comarca | Cerdanya | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 22.0 km2 (8.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
|
|||
| • Total | 529 | ||
| • Density | 24.05/km2 (62.28/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Guilsenc | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
17528
|
||
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | ||
Guils de Cerdanya is a small and charming town located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It is part of a larger area called the Cerdanya comarca, which is a type of local district. This town is also found within the Girona Province.
Guils de Cerdanya is known for its peaceful atmosphere and lovely mountain views. It's a great place to visit if you enjoy nature and history.
Contents
Exploring Guils de Cerdanya
Guils de Cerdanya is a relatively small community. In 2018, about 529 people lived there. People from Guils de Cerdanya are called Guilsencs. The town is located high up in the mountains, at an elevation of 1385 meters (about 4,544 feet) above sea level. This high location means it often has cooler temperatures and beautiful scenery.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or city, along with the surrounding land, that has its own local government. Guils de Cerdanya is one such municipality in Catalonia.
What is a Comarca?
A comarca is a traditional region in Catalonia, Spain. It's a bit like a county or a district. The Cerdanya comarca is a large valley surrounded by mountains, shared between Spain and France. Guils de Cerdanya is one of the towns located within the Spanish part of this valley.
Historical Landmarks
One of the most important and interesting places to see in Guils de Cerdanya is the Romanesque church of Sant Esteve.
The Church of Sant Esteve
The Church of Sant Esteve is a very old building, dating back to the 12th century. This means it was built over 800 years ago! It is a great example of Romanesque architecture, which was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages.
- Romanesque Style: This style of building often features thick walls, round arches, sturdy pillars, and small windows. These churches were built to be strong and last a long time.
- History: Visiting the church gives you a glimpse into the past. Imagine what life was like when this church was first built! It has stood for centuries, watching over the town.
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Guils de Cerdanya has a local government that helps run the town.
The Mayor of Guils de Cerdanya
The leader of the local government is called the Mayor. As of 2015, the Mayor of Guils de Cerdanya was Valentí Tuset Creus. The mayor and the local council make decisions about things like town services, local events, and maintaining public spaces.
See also
In Spanish: Guils de Cerdaña para niños
