Llagostera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Llagostera
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Municipality
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Llagostera, with St. Felix's church
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 Llagostera
Location in Province of Girona
Llagostera
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Girona | ||
| Comarca | Gironès | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 76.4 km2 (29.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 8,297 | ||
| • Density | 108.60/km2 (281.27/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Llagosterenc, Llagosterenca | ||
Llagostera (pronounced ya-go-STEH-ra) is a cool town in Catalonia, Spain. It's a type of local area called a municipality. Llagostera is part of the Gironès region, which is known as a comarca.
This town is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Girona city. It's also only 15 kilometers (9 miles) west of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. In the 20th century, Llagostera was famous for making cork products. Cork comes from the bark of cork oak trees.
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Exploring Llagostera's Past
The Old Railway Line
Imagine a time when trains connected towns! From 1892 to 1969, Llagostera had a special narrow-gauge railway. This train line linked the town to the city of Girona and the port of Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Today, you can't ride a train on that line anymore. But don't worry, it's still useful! The old railway path has been turned into a greenway. This means it's a path for walking, running, and cycling. It's a great way to explore the area.
How Many People Live Here?
Llagostera is home to many people. In 2018, about 8,297 people lived in the town. The number of people living in Llagostera has grown over the years.
Sports in Llagostera
Football Fun
Llagostera is a small town with a big football story! It's famous for having a football team called UE Llagostera. This team is special because Llagostera is the smallest town ever to have a team play in the top two football leagues in Spain. That's a huge achievement!
In 2020, the UE Llagostera team even won the 2020 Copa Federación de España. This is a major football cup in Spain, showing how talented their team is.
See Also
Want to learn more? Check out this page in Spanish: Llagostera para niños
