Prats de Lluçanès facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prats de Lluçanès
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 Prats de Lluçanès
Location in Province of Barcelona
Prats de Lluçanès
Location in Catalonia
Prats de Lluçanès
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Lluçanès | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 707 m (2,320 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,537 | ||
| • Density | 183.8/km2 (476.1/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Pradenc, pradenca | ||
Prats de Lluçanès is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of a region known as a comarca, which is like a county. This town sits on a flat area between two rivers, the Lluçanès and Merlès. It's connected by the C-154 road, which goes between the cities of Vic and Gironella.
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Welcome to Prats de Lluçanès!
Prats de Lluçanès is a charming municipality in the heart of Catalonia. It is known for its peaceful plains and its important role in the local region. The town is a great example of traditional Catalan life.
Where is Prats de Lluçanès?
This town is located in the western part of its comarca. It lies on a flat area, surrounded by the Lluçanès and Merlès rivers. This makes the land very fertile and green. The town is easy to reach by road, making it a central spot for the area.
How the Town Changed Comarcas
For a long time, Prats de Lluçanès was part of the Osona comarca. In 2015, the people of the municipality voted on a big change. They wanted to join a new comarca called Lluçanès. The idea was that Prats de Lluçanès would become its capital.
The plan was put on hold for a while. But in 2023, the change finally happened! Prats de Lluçanès officially became part of the new Lluçanès comarca. Since then, it has proudly served as the capital of this new region.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Prats de Lluçanès has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
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| 1469 | 1563 | 1740 | 1805 | 2470 | 2709 |
As of 2018, about 2,537 people call Prats de Lluçanès home. The people who live here are called Pradenc (for males) or Pradenca (for females).
See Also
You can find more information about Prats de Lluçanès for kids in Spanish here: Prats de Llusanés para niños
