Molló facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molló
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Municipality
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St. Cecilia's church, Molló (12th century)
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 Molló
Location in Province of Girona
Molló
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | .svg){kind=small} Girona |
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| Comarca | Ripollès | ||
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| • Total | 43.1 km2 (16.6 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 328 | ||
| • Density | 7.610/km2 (19.71/sq mi) | ||
Molló is a small town and municipality located in Catalonia, Spain. Its name means "milestone" in Catalan. It is nestled high up in the Pyrenees mountains, right next to the border with France.
About Molló
Molló is part of the comarca (a region) called Ripollès in the Girona province. It's a quiet place with a small population. In 2018, about 328 people lived there.
Location and Neighbors
Molló is special because of its mountain location. It shares a border with Prats de Molló in France. This French town is in a region called Vallespir. You can travel between the two towns using a mountain pass called Coll d'Ares.
To the east and south, Molló borders Camprodon. To the west, it is next to the towns of Llanars and Setcases.
What to See
One of the most important buildings in Molló is the St. Cecilia's church. This church is very old, dating back to the 12th century. It is a beautiful example of the history of the area.
Images for kids
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St. Cecilia's church, Molló (12th century)
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Flag of Molló
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Coat of Arms of Molló
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Flag of Girona province
See also
In Spanish: Molló para niños
