Llambilles facts for kids

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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Girona
Comarca	Gironès
Area
• Total	14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	693
• Density	47.47/km2 (122.9/sq mi)

Llambilles is a small village in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the province of Girona. This area is an autonomous community of Spain.

In 2014, about 738 people lived in Llambilles. The village covers an area of about 14.55 square kilometers.

History of Llambilles

The first time Llambilles was mentioned in writing was in the year 999. Back then, it was called "Lambiliolas."

No one knows for sure where the name Llambilles comes from. It might be a very old name, even older than the Roman times.

What People Do in Llambilles

The main way people make a living in Llambilles is through farming. This is called the primary sector. Farmers grow grains in the flat areas.

People also use the forests for the cork industry. Cork comes from trees and is used to make many things.

Changes in Population

For most of the 1900s, the number of people living in Llambilles stayed around 400. But since the late 1900s, more houses have been built. This has caused the population to grow.

Local Businesses

Llambilles has an industrial area called "Les Conques." Here, you can find a company that distributes goods. There is also a paper mill, which makes paper products.

Travel and Transport

From 1892 to 1969, Llambilles had a special train line. This narrow train line connected the village to the city of Girona. It also went to the port of Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Today, this old train line is no longer used for trains. Instead, it has been turned into a greenway. A greenway is a path for walking or cycling. It is a great way to enjoy nature.

See also

In Spanish: Llambillas para niños