Oristà facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oristà
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 Oristà
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Lluçanès | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 68.5 km2 (26.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 537 | ||
| • Density | 7.839/km2 (20.30/sq mi) | ||
Oristà (pronounced oo-ris-TAH) is a small town, also known as a municipality, in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of a region called a comarca, which is like a county. Oristà is unique because it includes a small piece of land, called an exclave, that is completely surrounded by the nearby town of Sant Feliu Sasserra.
Discover Oristà
Oristà is a municipality in the Lluçanès comarca of Catalonia. A comarca is a traditional region in Catalonia, similar to a county or district. The town is located in Spain, a country in Europe.
A Changing Region
For a long time, Oristà was part of the Osona comarca. However, there were plans to create a new comarca specifically for the Lluçanès area.
In 2015, the people of Oristà voted on whether to join this proposed new region. The plan was put on hold for a while because it didn't get enough support from all the towns involved.
Finally, in 2023, Oristà officially became part of the new Lluçanès comarca. This change helps group towns that share a similar history and geography.
See also
In Spanish: Oristá para niños
