La Granadella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Granadella
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Municipality
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View of La Granadella, Catalonia.
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 La Granadella
Location in Catalonia
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| Autonomous Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | ||
| Comarca | Les Garrigues | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 88.7 km2 (34.2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 728 | ||
| • Density | 8.207/km2 (21.257/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
25101
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| Calling code | +34 (Spain) | ||
La Granadella is a small town in Spain. It is located in the region of Catalonia, which is an autonomous community. The town is part of the Garrigues county, within the province of Lleida.
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What is La Granadella Like?
La Granadella is a municipality, which means it's a local government area. The town covers about 89 square kilometers (34 square miles). In 2014, around 715 people lived there. By 2018, the population was 728.
Twin Town Connection
Since 2006, La Granadella has been "twinned" with a town in France. This twin town is called Pézilla-la-Rivière. It is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales area of France. Twinning means the towns share cultural and educational links.
What Does La Granadella Produce?
The main way people in La Granadella make a living is through farming. They grow many different crops. The most important crops are olives, almonds, and cereals.
After harvesting, these crops are processed. A very important product made here is olive oil. This oil comes from the olives grown in the area.
Education in La Granadella
The town has schools for its young residents. There is a primary school for younger children. There is also a small secondary school for older students.
Important Buildings in Town
La Granadella has a beautiful old church. It was built in the 18th century. The church is designed in the baroque style. It is named after Saint Mary of Grace.
