Talarn facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Talarn
Municipality
Coat of arms
Talarn Location in Catalonia
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Lleida
Comarca	Pallars Jussà
Area
• Total	28.0 km2 (10.8 sq mi)
Elevation	572 m (1,877 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	651
• Density	23.25/km2 (60.22/sq mi)

Talarn is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in a region called Pallars Jussà. Talarn sits in the middle of the Tremp basin, which is like a large valley. The Noguera Pallaresa river flows nearby, and the town is below the Sant Antoni reservoir.

Talarn is home to a special power station that uses water to make electricity. It also has a training school for the Spanish army called Academia Básica de Suboficiales. You can reach the town by taking the C-147 road, which connects Tremp and La Pobla de Segur.

Talarn started as a settlement on a hill, built around an old castle. It was once a very important fortified place. In 1453, it was the main town in the County of Pallars area.

Talarn's Coat of Arms

The town's official symbol, called a coat of arms, tells a story about Talarn. It shows a wall, which represents the old walls that used to surround the town. You can still see parts of these walls today!

The coat of arms also includes the royal symbols of Catalonia-Aragon. These are four red stripes on a gold background. This part of the symbol shows that the king had special power over Talarn. For example, in 1370, the king gave the town the right to hold a fair and a market. Talarn also had a say in the Catalan Parliament, which was like a government meeting. These symbols were officially given to Talarn on July 25, 1991.

How Many People Live in Talarn?

The number of people living in Talarn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:

In 2018, about 651 people lived in Talarn.

See also

In Spanish: Talarn para niños