Oliana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oliana
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Municipality
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 Oliana
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | |
| Comarca | Alt Urgell | |
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| • Total | 32.4 km2 (12.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 469 m (1,539 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,787 | |
| • Density | 55.15/km2 (142.85/sq mi) | |
Oliana is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in the beautiful Segre river valley. Right next to the town is the large Oliana reservoir, which is a big lake created by a dam.
Oliana is special because it has a factory that makes home electrical appliances. This factory has helped the town avoid losing people, which is a problem for many other small towns in this part of Catalonia. Because of this, Oliana is now the second-largest town in its region, called the Alt Urgell. The main road, C-14, connects Oliana to other towns like Ponts and La Seu d'Urgell.
Oliana's Population
The number of people living in Oliana has changed over the years. In 1900, about 986 people lived there. By 1950, the population had grown to 1,793. It reached its highest point in 1986 with 2,075 residents. In 2005, the population was around 1,932 people.
Villages Near Oliana
The area of Oliana includes two smaller villages nearby. These villages are:
- Les Anoves (with 27 people in 2001)
- El Castell (with 73 people in 2001)
Rock Climbing in Oliana
Oliana is very famous among rock climbers. It has amazing limestone cliffs that are known for being extremely challenging. One of the most difficult climbs in the world, called La Dura Dura (which means "the hardest of the hard"), is found here. Climbers from all over the world come to test their skills on these tough routes.
