Les Borges Blanques facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Borges Blanques
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Municipality
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Olive oil press in Les Borges Blanques
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 Les Borges Blanques
Location in Province of Lleida
Les Borges Blanques
Location in Catalonia
Les Borges Blanques
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | ||
| Comarca | Les Garrigues | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 61.5 km2 (23.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 304 m (997 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,002 | ||
| • Density | 97.59/km2 (252.77/sq mi) | ||
| Climate | Cfa | ||
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Les Borges Blanques is an important town in Catalonia, Spain. It is the capital of a region called Les Garrigues. This town is located in the province of Lleida.
In 2014, about 6,088 people lived in Les Borges Blanques. It is known for its farming, especially for producing a special kind of olive oil.
Geography and Location
Les Borges Blanques is found in the southern part of the Catalan Central Depression. This is a large flat area in Catalonia. The town is close to an important water source, the Urgell canal. This canal helps to water the crops.
Landscape and Farming
The high areas around the town are covered with many olive trees. Farming is a very big part of the local economy. Les Borges Blanques is famous for its olives. They grow a special type called arbequina. This olive makes a very valuable and tasty oil.
Many farmers in the area work together in groups called cooperatives. This helps them to share resources and sell their products. There are not many places for tourists to visit in this area. The town itself is split into two parts. The larger eastern part has almost all the people.
Town Symbol
The traditional symbol for Les Borges Blanques is an ox. You can often see this ox on unofficial symbols used in the town.
Famous People
- Francesc Queralt, a well-known composer.
See also
In Spanish: Borjas Blancas para niños
