Mont-ral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mont-ral
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Municipality
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View of La Farena village
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 Mont-ral
Location in Catalonia
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Catalonia | |
| Province | Tarragona | |
| Comarca | Alt Camp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 167 | |
| • Density | 4.813/km2 (12.46/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Mont-ralenc | |
| Postal code |
43364
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Mont-ral (Catalan pronunciation: [munˈral]) is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Tarragona province, within an area called Alt Camp. Mont-ral is known for being nestled among the beautiful Prades Mountains.
Exploring Mont-ral
Mont-ral is a type of local government area known as a municipality. It is part of a larger region called a comarca, which is like a county. The town itself sits at an elevation of 888 meters (about 2,913 feet) above sea level. This high location gives it great views of the surrounding mountains.
A Look Back in Time
Mont-ral has a long history. Before the year 1716, it was part of an older administrative area called the Montblanc Vegueria. A Vegueria was a way of dividing land for government purposes, similar to a district today. After 1716, Mont-ral became part of the Tarragona Corregiment. This was another type of administrative division used in Spain.
In the late 1800s, Mont-ral was much larger. It had over 1,000 people living there. However, over time, many people moved away. Today, the population is much smaller, with about 80% fewer residents than it had back then.
Villages of Mont-ral
The municipality of Mont-ral includes several smaller villages and hamlets. These are like tiny communities that are part of the larger Mont-ral area. Each village has its own unique charm.
Here are some of the villages and their populations as of a recent count:
- L'Aixàviga, with 14 people
- El Bosquet, with 24 people
- La Cabrera, with 3 people
- La Cadeneta, with 12 people
- Farena, with 46 people
- Mont-ral (the main town), with 81 people
See Also
In Spanish: Montreal (Tarragona) para niños
