Maria de la Salut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maria de la Salut
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Location within Mallorca
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Location in Majorca
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Location in Balearic Islands
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Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Balearic Islands |
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| Province | Balearic Islands | |
| Comarca | Pla de Mallorca | |
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| • Total | 30.49 km2 (11.77 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,143 | |
| • Density | 70.285/km2 (182.04/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Maria de la Salut is a small town and municipality. It is located in the center of Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands in Spain. The town is in the district of es pla. It shares borders with the towns of Llubí, Santa Margalida, Ariany, and Sineu.
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A Look Back in Time: History of Maria de la Salut
The area where Maria de la Salut is located was once part of an Islamic district called Murūh. This was during the time of the Christian conquest of the island. Later, these lands became part of the Count of Empúries' territory.
Maria de la Salut became its own municipality in the 1800s. Before that, it was part of the larger area of Santa Margalida.
The region is known for its many large estates, often called "possessions." Some important ones include Roqueta, Deulosal, and Montblanc. Other well-known places are sa Bisbal, Son Gil, and Son Perot.
How People Make a Living: Economy of Maria de la Salut
For a long time, Maria de la Salut has been an agricultural town. This means that farming is a very important part of life here. Farmers grow many crops and raise animals.
Farming and Crops
Large fields of crops are common, and sheep farming is also important. Farmers often grow garlic, melons, watermelons, and tomatoes. These crops are usually grown without extra irrigation, relying on rainfall. Almond trees are also grown in some areas.
Local Businesses and Crafts
In recent years, many companies that build things have started up. These companies make building materials like blocks. They also work on public projects, like roads and buildings.
There have always been, and still are, skilled craftspeople in Maria de la Salut. They work with wood and iron to create different items. Many people from the town also work as teachers and professors.
Famous Faces from Maria de la Salut
Some notable people have come from Maria de la Salut:
- Antoni Gelabert Mas: He is a professor of Urology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He also leads the Urology Department at the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona. He is a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Spain.
- Antoni Mas Mas: He was an important member of a group called MLN-Tupamaros in Uruguay.
- Julià Font i Roig: He was a Dominican friar, which is a type of religious brother.
See also
In Spanish: María de la Salud para niños
