Perafort facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Perafort
Municipality
Puigdelfí castle
Coat of arms
Perafort Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Tarragona
Comarca	Tarragonès
Area
• Total	9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation	125 m (410 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	1,265
• Density	133.2/km2 (344.9/sq mi)
Postal code	43152

Perafort is a small and interesting place in Catalonia, Spain. It is also sometimes called Perafort i Puigdelfí. Perafort is a type of local government area known as a municipality. It is located in the province of Tarragona.

Where is Perafort?

Perafort is found in the northeastern part of Spain. It is part of the region called Catalonia. This region is famous for its unique culture and language. Perafort is specifically in the Tarragonès area.

Perafort's Location Details

The municipality of Perafort has a special feature. It has three separate parts, called exclaves. These parts are located to the west and north-west of the main area. Imagine a puzzle where some pieces are not directly connected!

Life in Perafort

Perafort is a small community. In 2018, about 1,265 people lived there. The total area of the municipality is around 9.5 square kilometers. This makes it a cozy place to live.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a town or a small city. It has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services and rules. Perafort is one of many municipalities in Catalonia.

How High is Perafort?

Perafort is located about 125 meters above sea level. This means it is not right by the coast. It is a bit higher up, which can sometimes mean different weather or views.

Who Leads Perafort?

Every municipality has a leader. This person is usually called a Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community. In 2015, the Mayor of Perafort was Joan Martí Pla Pla.

Images for kids

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  Puigdelfí castle

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  The official logo of Perafort