Mollerussa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mollerussa
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Municipality
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Plaça de l'Ajuntament
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 Mollerussa
Location in Province of Lleida
Mollerussa
Location in Catalonia
Mollerussa
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | |
| Comarca | Pla d'Urgell | |
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| • Total | 7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,740 | |
| • Density | 2,076/km2 (5,380/sq mi) | |
| Climate | Cfa | |
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Mollerussa is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is the main town of the Pla d'Urgell area, which is called a comarca. Mollerussa is located in the province of Lleida. It sits about 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level. In 2018, about 14,740 people lived there.
About Mollerussa
Mollerussa is an important town in its region. It has grown a lot since the 1800s. A big reason for its growth is the Urgel canal. This canal brings water from the Segre River to farms nearby. This water helps the crops grow in the fields.
How Mollerussa Grew
The Urgel canal was very important for the town. Because of the canal, Mollerussa became the main place for farmers in the area to manage their water. This made the town a center for farming. Over time, in the 1900s, both farming and other industries started to grow in Mollerussa. This helped the town become a busy and important place.
Mollerussa's People
The number of people living in Mollerussa has steadily increased over the years. For example, in 1986, there were about 8,462 people. By 2010, the population had grown to 14,733. This shows that Mollerussa has been a growing community.
Images for kids
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Major square
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Fountain in the city hall square
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Location of Mollerussa
See also
In Spanish: Mollerusa para niños
