kids encyclopedia robot

Les Avellanes i Santa Linya facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Les Avellanes i Santa Linya
Municipality
St. Mary's church, les Avellanes
St. Mary's church, les Avellanes
Coat of arms of Les Avellanes i Santa Linya
Coat of arms
Les Avellanes i Santa Linya is located in Catalonia
Les Avellanes i Santa Linya
Les Avellanes i Santa Linya
Location in Catalonia
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
Province Lleida
Comarca Noguera
Area
 • Total 103.0 km2 (39.8 sq mi)
Elevation
567 m (1,860 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 455
 • Density 4.417/km2 (11.441/sq mi)
Postal code
25612

Les Avellanes i Santa Linya is a special place in Catalonia, Spain. It's a type of local area called a "municipality" in the Noguera region, which is like a county. It's located in the province of Lleida.

Discover Les Avellanes i Santa Linya!

What is This Place?

Les Avellanes i Santa Linya is a municipality, which means it's a local government area. It's found in the beautiful region of Catalonia, in the country of Spain. Specifically, it's part of the Noguera area, which is a bit like a district or county.

How This Town Was Formed

Les Avellanes i Santa Linya wasn't always one big place. In 1970, four smaller towns decided to join together to form this municipality. These towns were Les Avellanes, Santa Linya, Tartareu, and Vilanova de la Sal. This merger helped them work together better as one community.

What Can You See Here?

If you visit Les Avellanes i Santa Linya, there are some cool things to explore:

  • St. Mary's Church: In Santa Linya, you can see a church that was built a very long time ago, in the 1500s! It's a great example of old architecture.
  • Medieval Alleys: Santa Linya also has narrow, winding streets that feel like they're from the Middle Ages. Walking through them is like stepping back in time!

Quick Facts About the Municipality

  • Area: The total area of Les Avellanes i Santa Linya is about 103 square kilometers. That's roughly 40 square miles.
  • Population: As of 2018, about 455 people live here. It's a small, quiet community.
  • Elevation: The municipality is located about 567 meters (or 1,860 feet) above sea level.
  • Mayor: The local leader, or mayor, in 2015 was Lidia Ber Salmons.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Avellanes-Santa Liña para niños

kids search engine
Les Avellanes i Santa Linya Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.