Ribera d'Urgellet facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ribera d'Urgellet
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Ribera d'Urgellet Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Lleida
Comarca	Alt Urgell
Area
• Total	107.0 km2 (41.3 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	923
• Density	8.626/km2 (22.342/sq mi)

Ribera d'Urgellet is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It is part of an area known as the Alt Urgell. This municipality is special because it includes a small piece of land that is separate from its main area, called an exclave.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It has its own leaders and rules to manage the town or village within its borders. Ribera d'Urgellet is one of many municipalities in Spain.

Where is Ribera d'Urgellet?

Ribera d'Urgellet is found in the northeastern part of Spain. It is in a region called Catalonia. Catalonia is known for its unique culture and language. The municipality is also part of the Lleida province.

The Alt Urgell Area

The Alt Urgell is a comarca, which is a type of region in Catalonia. It is known for its mountains and valleys. Ribera d'Urgellet is nestled within this scenic landscape.

Size and Population

Ribera d'Urgellet covers an area of about 107 square kilometers (about 41 square miles). In 2018, around 923 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place.

Local Government

Like all municipalities, Ribera d'Urgellet has a local government. The main leader is called the Mayor. As of 2015, the mayor was Josefina Lladós Torrent. The mayor helps make decisions for the community.

What is an Exclave?

An exclave is a part of a country or region that is completely separated from the main part. It is surrounded by land belonging to another area. Ribera d'Urgellet has one of these unique geographical features.

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In Spanish: Ribera de Urgellet para niños