L'Espunyola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
L'Espunyola
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Espunyola town hall
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 L'Espunyola
Location in Province of Barcelona
L'Espunyola
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Berguedà | |
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| • Total | 35.5 km2 (13.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 804 m (2,638 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 | |
| • Density | 7.268/km2 (18.82/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Espunyolenc, Espunyolenca | |
L'Espunyola is a small town in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It's located in the southwest part of an area called Berguedà. Think of it like a small district or county. Before 1983, the town was just called "Espunyola." It even has a tiny piece of land, called an exclave, that's separate from the main part of the town.
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Discover L'Espunyola
L'Espunyola is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It's part of the larger Berguedà region in Catalonia. For many years, the town was known simply as "Espunyola." But in 1983, they added "L'" to the name, making it "L'Espunyola." This small town also has a unique feature: a tiny piece of its land is located a bit away from the main area. This is called an exclave.
What to See in L'Espunyola
L'Espunyola might be small, but it has some interesting old buildings to explore.
The Ancient Castle
You can visit the Castle of L'Espunyola. This castle is very old, with parts built in the 13th century and other parts added in the 16th century. Imagine the stories these old walls could tell!
Sant Climent Church
Another important building is the Church of Sant Climent. This church was first built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Later, more parts were added in the 17th and 18th centuries. It's a great example of how buildings change over hundreds of years.
See Also
In Spanish: Espunyola para niños
