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La Llagosta
Municipality
Riera Seca a la Llagosta.jpg
Flag of La Llagosta
Flag
Coat of arms of La Llagosta
Coat of arms
La Llagosta is located in Province of Barcelona
La Llagosta
La Llagosta
Location in Province of Barcelona
La Llagosta is located in Spain
La Llagosta
La Llagosta
Location in Spain
Country Spain
autonomous community Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Valles Oriental
Area
 • Total 3.0 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 13,367
 • Density 4,460/km2 (11,540/sq mi)

La Llagosta is a town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the province of Barcelona. This area is part of Catalonia, which is an autonomous community in Spain.

About La Llagosta

La Llagosta is a small but lively town. It is located in the Valles Oriental area. The town covers about 3 square kilometers (which is about 1.16 square miles). In 2018, around 13,367 people lived there.

Where is La Llagosta?

La Llagosta is in the northeastern part of Spain. It is close to the big city of Barcelona. Being in Catalonia means it has a unique culture and language. The town is about 45 meters (148 feet) above sea level.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It is a town or city with its own local leaders. These leaders make decisions for the people living there. La Llagosta is one of many municipalities in Catalonia.

How is La Llagosta Governed?

Like many towns, La Llagosta has a mayor. The mayor is the main leader of the town's government. In 2015, Òscar Sierra Gaona was the mayor. He was part of a group called ICV-EUiA. The mayor and the local council work to improve the town for everyone.

What Does the Mayor Do?

The mayor helps manage the town's services. This includes things like schools, parks, and local roads. They also work on plans for the town's future. The mayor represents the people of La Llagosta.

Life in La Llagosta

La Llagosta has a postal code of 08120. This helps mail get to the right place. The town also has its own official website, which is www.llagosta.cat. This website shares information about the town.

See also

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