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Terrades
Municipality
View of Terrades, from mountain of Santa Magdalena
View of Terrades, from mountain of Santa Magdalena
Coat of arms of Terrades
Coat of arms
Terrades is located in Province of Girona
Terrades
Terrades
Location in Province of Girona
Terrades is located in Spain
Terrades
Terrades
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Girona
Comarca Alt Empordà
Area
 • Total 21.0 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 314
 • Density 14.95/km2 (38.73/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Terradenc, terradenca

Terrades is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the comarca called Alt Empordà. This town is situated to the west of the city of Figueres. It sits above the valley of the Muga river, which is a lovely natural area. You can reach Terrades by taking the GE-510 road, which connects it to other parts of the comarca.

People Living in Terrades

This section shows how the number of people living in Terrades has changed over many years. It's interesting to see how towns grow or shrink!

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
717 554 448 239 191 266

In 1900, there were 717 people living in Terrades. By 2007, the population was 266 people. This shows that the number of residents has changed quite a bit over time.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a small city and the land around it. Terrades is a municipality, which means it has its own local government and mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the people living there.

Location and Surroundings

Terrades is in the northeastern part of Spain, close to the border with France. The Alt Empordà region is known for its diverse landscapes, from mountains to the coast. Terrades itself is more inland, surrounded by nature and the Muga river valley. This makes it a peaceful place to live or visit.

See also

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