Pinós facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pinós
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Municipality
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Pinós's town hall
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 Pinós
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province |  Lleida |
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| Comarca | Solsonès | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 104.3 km2 (40.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 823 m (2,700 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 298 | ||
| • Density | 2.857/km2 (7.400/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Pinosenc, pinosenca | ||
Pinós is a small village and a special type of local area called a municipality in Spain. It is located in the Lleida province, which is part of Catalonia. Catalonia is an autonomous community in Spain. Pinós is famous because many people believe it is the exact geographical center of Catalonia. You can even find a special plaque on the ground marking this spot!
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Welcome to Pinós!
Pinós is a charming village in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Solsonès area. Even though it is small, with only about 298 people living there in 2018, it holds a special place in Catalonia.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or village and the land around it. Pinós is both a village and the name of its municipality. The municipality of Pinós covers about 104.3 square kilometers. It even has a small part of land that is separate from the main area, called an exclave. This small piece of land is located to the north-east.
Pinós: The Heart of Catalonia
One of the most interesting facts about Pinós is its claim to be the geographical center of Catalonia. This means it is thought to be the middle point of the entire region! To celebrate this, a special plaque has been placed on the ground in the village. It marks the spot believed to be the true center.
Life in Pinós
The people who live in Pinós are called Pinosenc (for males) or Pinosenca (for females). The village is led by a Mayor. As of 2015, the mayor was Jordi Casellas Palà. Pinós is located at an elevation of about 823 meters (2,700 feet) above sea level.
See also
In Spanish: Pinós para niños
