La Granja d'Escarp facts for kids
La Granja d'Escarp is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of a region called the Segrià. This town is special because it sits right where two rivers meet: the Segre River and the Cinca River.
Quick facts for kids
La Granja d'Escarp
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 La Granja d'Escarp
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | |
| Comarca | Segrià | |
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| • Total | 38.5 km2 (14.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 956 | |
| • Density | 24.83/km2 (64.31/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | granjolí, granjolina | |
Contents
History of La Granja d'Escarp
Early Beginnings
La Granja d'Escarp has a long history. A very old building there is a monastery. Monasteries are places where monks live and pray.
The Cistercian Monks
This monastery was started by Cistercian monks. They founded it way back in the year 1213. This means the monastery is over 800 years old!
Life in La Granja d'Escarp
Population Changes
In the past, more people lived in La Granja d'Escarp. In 1920, the town had its largest population, with 1,366 people. Since then, the number of people living there has slowly gone down.
Local Economy
The main way people in La Granja d'Escarp make a living is through farming. They grow lots of fruit trees. These trees get their water from special irrigation systems. This helps the fruit grow well.
Long ago, the area also had coal mines nearby. These mines helped the town be quite wealthy for a while.
See also
In Spanish: Granja de Escarpe para niños
