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Sant Martí de Llémena
Municipality
Church of Sant Martí de Llémena
Church of Sant Martí de Llémena
Flag of Sant Martí de Llémena
Flag
Coat of arms of Sant Martí de Llémena
Coat of arms
Sant Martí de Llémena is located in Catalonia
Sant Martí de Llémena
Sant Martí de Llémena
Location in Catalonia
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Girona
Comarca Gironès
Area
 • Total 43.1 km2 (16.6 sq mi)
Elevation
256 m (840 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 626
 • Density 14.524/km2 (37.62/sq mi)

Sant Martí de Llémena is a small and charming municipality located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Gironès area, which is known as a comarca. A comarca is like a county or district in Catalonia. This lovely area is home to 626 people, based on numbers from 2018. The municipality covers an area of about 43.1 square kilometers (about 16.6 square miles).

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a town or a small area that has its own local government. It's like a small country within a country, with its own rules and leaders. People living in a municipality work together to manage their community.

Who Leads Sant Martí de Llémena?

Every municipality has a leader, often called a mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the community. In 2015, the mayor of Sant Martí de Llémena was Jaume Busquets Arnau. The mayor and a group of local officials work to improve the lives of the people living there.

Exploring the Villages of Sant Martí de Llémena

Sant Martí de Llémena is not just one town; it's made up of several smaller communities, or villages. Each village has its own unique feel and a number of residents.

  • Sant Martí de Llémena: This is the main village and gives the municipality its name. About 83 people live here.
  • Llorà: This is the largest village in the municipality, with 343 residents.
  • Granollers de Rocacorba: This village is home to 63 people.
  • Les Serres: The smallest village, with 20 residents.

These villages together form the municipality of Sant Martí de Llémena.

Where is Sant Martí de Llémena Located?

Sant Martí de Llémena is in the northeastern part of Spain. It's in the Girona province, which is part of the Catalonia region. Catalonia is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. This means it has its own government and some special powers, like making decisions about its culture and language. The municipality is also part of the Gironès comarca, a local district that helps organize services for the area.

Quick Facts and Figures

  • Elevation: The municipality is located about 256 meters (840 feet) above sea level.
  • Postal Code: If you wanted to send a letter to Sant Martí de Llémena, the postal code is 17172.
  • Website: You can find more information about the municipality on its official website: www.smartillemena.cat.

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