Noguera (comarca) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Noguera
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Comarca
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | ||
| Capital | Balaguer | ||
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List
Àger, Albesa, Algerri, Alòs de Balaguer, Artesa de Segre, Les Avellanes i Santa Linya, Balaguer, La Baronia de Rialb, Bellcaire d'Urgell, Bellmunt d'Urgell, Cabanabona, Camarasa, Castelló de Farfanya, Cubells, Foradada, Ivars de Noguera, Menàrguens, Montgai, Oliola, Os de Balaguer, Penelles, Ponts, Preixens, La Sentiu de Sió, Tiurana, Torrelameu, Térmens, Vallfogona de Balaguer, Vilanova de Meià, Vilanova de l'Aguda
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| • Total | 1,733.0 km2 (669.1 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 34,744 | ||
| • Density | 20.0485/km2 (51.9253/sq mi) | ||
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Largest municipality | Balaguer | ||
Noguera is a special region in Catalonia, Spain. It is like a county, and its official name is a comarca. Noguera is the largest comarca in the Province of Lleida. It covers about 5.56% of all Catalonia. The main city and capital of Noguera is Balaguer.
Towns and Villages
Noguera is made up of many different towns and villages. These smaller areas are called municipalities. In 2001, the total population of Noguera was 34,744 people.
The biggest city in Noguera is Balaguer. It is also the capital. Many people live there. Other important towns include Artesa de Segre and Ponts.
Geography and Size
Noguera is known for being the biggest comarca in Catalonia. It covers a large area of 1,733 square kilometers (about 669 square miles). This makes it a very spread-out region with lots of open spaces.
The area has different types of land. You can find mountains, valleys, and rivers. The Noguera Pallaresa and Noguera Ribagorçana rivers, which give the region its name, flow through it.
What is a Comarca?
A comarca is a traditional region in Catalonia. It is a way to divide the land into smaller areas. Each comarca has its own capital city. They help manage local services and activities. Think of it like a county or district in other countries.
Images for kids
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The flag of Noguera.
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The coat of arms of Noguera.
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A map showing where Noguera is located in Catalonia.
