Jorba facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jorba
Municipality
St. Peter's church
Flag Coat of arms
Jorba Location in Province of Barcelona Show map of Province of Barcelona Jorba Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Anoia
Area
• Total	30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi)
Elevation	380 m (1,250 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	841
• Density	27.22/km2 (70.49/sq mi)

Jorba (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈʒoɾβə]) is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is known as a municipality, which means it's like a local government area. Jorba is part of the Anoia comarca, which is a type of region in Catalonia.

Where is Jorba Located?

Jorba is found in the province of Barcelona. This province is part of the larger region called Catalonia. Catalonia is in the northeastern part of Spain. The town is located about 380 meters (1,247 feet) above sea level. This means it's a bit hilly or elevated compared to sea level.

Life in Jorba

Jorba is a small community. In 2018, about 841 people lived there. The town covers an area of about 30.9 square kilometers (11.9 square miles). This makes it a quiet place where people can enjoy nature and a peaceful lifestyle.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local area with its own government. It has a mayor and a town council. These people make decisions about things like local services and rules for the town.

How Jorba is Governed

The leader of Jorba is called the Mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services. As of 2015, the mayor of Jorba was David Sànchez Garcia. The local government works to make Jorba a good place to live for everyone.

History and Landmarks

Jorba has a long history, like many towns in Catalonia. One important building in Jorba is the St. Peter's Church. You can see a picture of it in the infobox at the top of this page. Churches like this often have a lot of history and interesting architecture. They show how old the town is and how it has grown over time.