Province of Lleida facts for kids
The Province of Lleida (pronounced "Lay-ee-da") is one of the four provinces that make up Catalonia, a special region in north-eastern Spain. People sometimes call it Ponent, which means "the West," because it's on the western side of Catalonia.
Quick facts for kids
Province of Lleida
Província de Lleida
Provincia de Lérida Provincia de Lhèida |
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Map of Spain with the Province of Lleida highlighted
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
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| Capital | Lleida | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 12,150 km2 (4,690 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | Ranked 18th | ||
| 2.41% of Spain | |||
| Population
(2013)
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| • Total | 440,915 | ||
| • Rank | Ranked 33rd | ||
| • Density | 36.289/km2 (93.99/sq mi) | ||
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish and Aranese (Occitan) | ||
| Parliament | Cortes Generales | ||
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Where is Lleida Located?
The Province of Lleida is in the western part of Catalonia. It shares its borders with several other provinces in Spain. These include Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona, Zaragoza, and Huesca.
Lleida also borders two other countries: France to the north and Andorra, a small country in the Pyrenees mountains. This location gives Lleida a mix of landscapes, from mountains to plains.
Facts About Lleida Province
Size and Population
The Province of Lleida covers a total area of 12,150 square kilometers (about 4,691 square miles). This makes it the 18th largest province in Spain by area. It takes up about 2.41% of Spain's total land.
As of 2013, about 440,915 people lived in Lleida. This makes it the 33rd most populated province in Spain. The population density is not very high, meaning there's a lot of open space.
Capital City
The capital city of the province is also called Lleida. It's the biggest city and the main center for business and culture in the area.
Languages Spoken
In the Province of Lleida, people speak a few different languages. The main official languages are Catalan and Spanish. In some parts, especially in the Val d'Aran, people also speak Aranese. Aranese is a special type of Occitan, a language spoken in parts of France and Italy.
Images for kids
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A beautiful view of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park.
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The historic Monastery of Santa Maria de Bellpuig de les Avellanes.
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The impressive Seu Vella (Old Cathedral) in the city of Lleida.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Lérida para niños
