La Morera de Montsant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Morera de Montsant
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Municipality
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View of La Morera de Montsant
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 La Morera de Montsant
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province |  Tarragona |
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| Comarca | Priorat | |
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| • Total | 52.9 km2 (20.4 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 | |
| • Density | 2.968/km2 (7.69/sq mi) | |
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La Morera de Montsant (Catalan pronunciation: [la moˈɾeɾa ðe monˈsan]) is a small village in the Tarragona province of Catalonia, Spain. Catalonia is one of the 17 special regions, called autonomous communities, that make up Spain.
About La Morera de Montsant
This village is part of a larger area called a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area that includes a main town or village and sometimes smaller settlements nearby. La Morera de Montsant is the main village in its municipality.
Location and Landscape
La Morera de Montsant is found in a beautiful, mountainous area known for its wine production. This region is called the Serra de Montsant. The name "Montsant" means "Holy Mountain," and it got this name because many hermits lived there long ago in the Middle Ages. Hermits were people who lived alone, often in quiet places, to focus on their religious beliefs.
Villages in the Municipality
The municipality of La Morera de Montsant includes two main villages:
- La Morera de Montsant: This is the largest and main village where most people live.
- Escaladei: This smaller village is located near the Cartoixa d'Escaladei, which is an old Carthusian monastery. A monastery is a building where monks or nuns live and practice their religion. The Carthusian Order is a group of monks known for their quiet and solitary lives.
See also
In Spanish: La Morera de Montsant para niños
