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Pont de Molins
Municipality
Old bridge and Muga river
Old bridge and Muga river
Flag of Pont de Molins
Flag
Coat of arms of Pont de Molins
Coat of arms
Pont de Molins is located in Province of Girona
Pont de Molins
Pont de Molins
Location in Province of Girona
Pont de Molins is located in Spain
Pont de Molins
Pont de Molins
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Girona
Comarca Alt Empordà
Area
 • Total 8.7 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 530
 • Density 60.9/km2 (157.8/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Molinencs, Molinenques

Pont de Molins is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Spain. It's found in the beautiful region of Catalonia, specifically in the Province of Girona. This charming place is part of the Alt Empordà area.

Where is Pont de Molins?

Pont de Molins is in northeastern Spain. It is part of the Province of Girona, which is in the Catalonia region. The town is quite small, covering an area of about 8.7 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 36 meters above sea level.

Population and People

As of 2018, about 530 people live in Pont de Molins. People from Pont de Molins are called Molinencs (for males) or Molinenques (for females).

Local Government

Like many towns, Pont de Molins has a local government. The leader of the town is called the Mayor. In 2015, the Mayor was Josep Fuentes Jiménez. He was part of a political group called CiU.

Historical Places

Near Pont de Molins, you can find the ruins of an old building. These are the remains of the Monastery of Santa María del Roure. A monastery is a place where monks used to live and worship. These ruins are located to the northwest of the town. They offer a glimpse into the history of the area.

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