La Figuera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Figuera
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 La Figuera
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | |
| Comarca | Priorat | |
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| • Total | 18.7 km2 (7.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 575 m (1,886 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 104 | |
| • Density | 5.56/km2 (14.40/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Figuerenc, figuerenca | |
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La Figuera is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in a region called Priorat. This charming place sits high up, about 575 meters (1,886 feet) above sea level. Imagine the views! From a special spot called the hermitage of Sant Pau, people say you can see parts of seven different provinces.
The area of La Figuera is about 18.75 square kilometers (7.24 square miles). The land around the town is mostly covered with vineyards and olive trees. These are very important crops for the local people.
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Where is La Figuera?
La Figuera is part of Spain, a country in Europe. It is located in the northeast part of Spain, in a region known as Catalonia. Catalonia is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities," which are like states or large regions.
A Part of Tarragona
Within Catalonia, La Figuera belongs to the province of Tarragona. Provinces are smaller areas inside a community. Then, inside the province, there are even smaller areas called comarques. La Figuera is in the comarca of Priorat.
What's it Like in La Figuera?
La Figuera is a very small town. In 2018, only about 104 people lived there. People from La Figuera are called Figuerenc (for boys and men) or figuerenca (for girls and women).
High Up in the Mountains
Being 575 meters high means La Figuera is in a hilly or mountainous area. This high location often means cooler temperatures and beautiful scenery. The air is usually fresh and clean.
Farming Life
The main activities in La Figuera are farming. The land is perfect for growing grapes, which are used to make wine. Olive trees are also very important. They produce olives, which are pressed to make olive oil. These traditional crops have shaped the landscape and the way of life in La Figuera for many years.
See also
In Spanish: La Figuera para niños
