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Navarcles
Municipality
Parc del Llac, Navarcles
Parc del Llac, Navarcles
Navarcles is located in Province of Barcelona
Navarcles
Navarcles
Location in Province of Barcelona
Navarcles is located in Spain
Navarcles
Navarcles
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Flag of Barcelona province(official).svg Barcelona
Comarca Bages
Area
 • Total 5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 5,966
 • Density 1,085/km2 (2,809/sq mi)

Navarcles is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It's part of the province of Barcelona and sits in an area known as Bages. Even though it's a smaller place, Navarcles has its own unique charm and history. It's a great example of a typical Catalan town.

Welcome to Navarcles!

Navarcles is a special kind of local area called a municipality. Think of it like a town or a small city with its own local government. It's a place where people live, work, and go to school. The town covers an area of about 3.53 square kilometers, which is roughly the size of 353 football fields!

Where is Navarcles?

Navarcles is found in the northeastern part of Spain, in a region called Catalonia. Catalonia is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities," which means it has its own government and special rules, like a state in the USA. Navarcles is also part of the province of Barcelona, which is a larger area within Catalonia.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Navarcles has changed over the years. In 2014, there were about 6,003 people living in the town. The population has slowly grown over time, showing that more and more people are choosing to call Navarcles home.

Here's a look at how the population has changed:

1981 1991 2001 2011
4,588 5,111 5,350 5,982

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