Sant Julià de Vilatorta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sant Julià de Vilatorta
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Municipality
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El Casal Núria (1929)
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 Sant Julià de Vilatorta
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Osona | ||
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| • Total | 15.9 km2 (6.1 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 3,096 | ||
| • Density | 194.7/km2 (504.3/sq mi) | ||
Sant Julià de Vilatorta is a small town, also called a municipality. It is located in the comarca (a type of region) called Osona. This town is found in Catalonia, which is a part of Spain.
As of 2018, about 3,096 people live in Sant Julià de Vilatorta. The town covers an area of 15.9 square kilometers. It is a quiet place with a rich history and interesting natural features.
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Discovering Ancient Life
Sant Julià de Vilatorta is home to some amazing places where scientists find very old fossils. These sites help us learn about life on Earth millions of years ago.
Cánoves: A Fossil Hotspot
One important site is called Cánoves. This area is known for fossils from the Eocene epoch. The Eocene was a time period that lasted from about 56 to 33.9 million years ago.
At Cánoves, a new type of echinoid (a sea creature related to starfish) was found. This new species was named Calzadaster Friasi. It was first described by scientists in 2004.
Rare Finds of Calzadaster Friasi
Finding a new species is very exciting! For Calzadaster Friasi, scientists have only found a few examples:
- The holotype (the main example used to describe the species) is kept safe. You can see it at the Geological Museum of the Barcelona Seminary.
- Two paratypes (other examples that help define the species) are in a private collection. They are located in the village of Amer.
These rare fossils tell us about the ancient oceans and the creatures that lived in them a very long time ago.
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Sant Julià de Vilatorta has a local government. This government helps manage the town and its services. The head of the local government is called the Mayor. As of 2015, the mayor of Sant Julià de Vilatorta was Joan Carles Rodríguez Casadevall. The mayor works to make the town a good place to live for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: San Julián de Vilatorta para niños
