Saus, Camallera i Llampaies facts for kids
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Saus, Camallera i Llampaies
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Municipality
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Town hall, Camallera
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 Saus, Camallera i Llampaies
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Girona | ||
| Comarca | Alt Empordà | ||
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| • Total | 11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 848 | ||
| • Density | 74.4/km2 (192.7/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Camallerenc, camallerenca sausenc, sausenca | ||
Saus, Camallera i Llampaies is a small group of villages located in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the province of Girona, within a region called Alt Empordà. This area is known as a "municipality," which is like a local government area.
The name of the municipality comes from three villages: Saus, Camallera, and Llampaies. Camallera is the biggest village and acts as the main center for the whole area.
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About Saus, Camallera i Llampaies
This municipality is a collection of villages working together. It's a great example of how small communities in Spain are organized. The area is known for its quiet, rural charm.
Where is it?
Saus, Camallera i Llampaies is located in the northeastern part of Spain. It's in the region of Catalonia, which has its own unique culture and language. The municipality is also part of the Alt Empordà area.
It's situated in the province of Girona. This province is famous for its beautiful landscapes and historic towns. The municipality is not far from the Mediterranean coast.
What's it like?
The total area of Saus, Camallera i Llampaies is about 11.4 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small municipality. Its highest point is around 86 meters above sea level.
As of 2018, about 848 people lived here. This means it's a quiet place with a small population. People from Camallera are called "camallerenc" or "camallerenca."
Who's in charge?
Like all municipalities, Saus, Camallera i Llampaies has a local government. The main leader is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community.
As of 2015, the Mayor was Esteve Gironés Hernández. The Mayor works with a local council to manage services. These services include things like local roads and public spaces.
History of the Name
The municipality is named after its three main villages. Saus, Camallera, and Llampaies each have their own history. The village of Saus used to be the most important village in this area.
Over time, Camallera grew to become the largest village. Because of this, Camallera became the main center of the municipality. However, the name still includes all three villages.
