Súria facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Súria
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The Cardener river passing Súria
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Bages
Area
• Total	23.6 km2 (9.1 sq mi)
Elevation	326 m (1,070 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	5,895
• Density	249.8/km2 (646.9/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Surienc, surienca

Súria is a small town in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It is located in the Bages area, which is called a comarca. Súria sits in the valley of the Cardener river. This river flows between the bigger towns of Manresa and Cardona.

Discover Súria

Súria is a special place known for its rich history and important natural resources. It's a great example of how old traditions and modern industries can exist together.

What is Súria Known For?

Súria is most famous for its large deposits of potassium salts. These salts are very important for many industries. They are dug up from the ground and then sent to other places.

• The salt is moved by trucks all over Europe.
• Some salt goes to Martorell, a nearby town, for special chemical treatment.
• A special railway line is used just for moving this salt.

Even though there's a railway for salt, there are no passenger trains between Súria and Manresa. These two towns are only about 14.3 kilometers (about 9 miles) apart.

Explore the Old Town

Súria has a beautiful Old Town. It is located at the bottom of an old castle. This part of the town has kept much of its original look from the Middle Ages. Walking through it feels like stepping back in time!

Getting Around Súria

Súria is connected to other towns by roads. The C-1410 road links Súria to Manresa, Cardona, and Solsona. This makes it easy to travel to and from Súria.

People of Súria

Súria is home to many people. The people who live in Súria are called Surienc (for boys and men) or Surienca (for girls and women).

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Súria has changed over the years.

As of 2018, about 5,895 people lived in Súria.

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