Renau, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Renau
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 Renau
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | |
| Comarca | Tarragonès | |
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| • Total | 8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 | |
| • Density | 18.66/km2 (48.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
43886
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Renau is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Tarragonès area of Catalonia, Spain. It sits on the right side of the Gaià river. The Gaià river is held back by a reservoir here. A local road connects Renau to the nearby village of Vilabella and to the N-240 road, which goes between Tarragona and Valls.
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Discover Renau
Renau is a quiet and charming place in Spain. It is known for its natural beauty and its connection to the Gaià river. This river is very important for the area.
Where is Renau Located?
Renau is found in the northeastern part of Spain. It is part of Catalonia, which is a special region with its own culture. Within Catalonia, Renau is in the province of Tarragona. It is also part of a smaller area called a comarca, which is like a county. Renau belongs to the Tarragonès comarca.
The Gaià River and Reservoir
The Gaià river flows right by Renau. This river is a key feature of the landscape. A reservoir has been built on the Gaià river near Renau. A reservoir is like a large artificial lake that stores water. This water can be used for drinking, farming, or even to make electricity. The reservoir helps manage the water supply for the local communities.
Getting Around Renau
Even though Renau is a small town, it is connected to other places. A local road helps people travel to and from Renau. This road links the village to Vilabella, another nearby village. It also connects to a bigger road, the N-240. The N-240 road is important because it runs between two larger cities: Tarragona and Valls. This makes it easier for people in Renau to reach bigger towns for shopping or other activities.
Who Leads Renau?
Like all municipalities, Renau has a leader. This person is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people. As of 2015, the Mayor of Renau was Rosa Ma. Pares Yago. The Mayor works to make Renau a good place to live for everyone.
See also
- Renau para niños (This link goes to a Spanish article about Renau for kids.)
