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Tornabous
Municipality
Town Hall Square and the parish church
Town Hall Square and the parish church
Flag of Tornabous
Flag
Coat of arms of Tornabous
Coat of arms
Tornabous is located in Catalonia
Tornabous
Tornabous
Location in Catalonia
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Bandera de la provincia de Lérida.svg Lleida
Comarca Bandera d'Urgell.svg Urgell
Area
 • Total 24.2 km2 (9.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 879
 • Density 36.32/km2 (94.07/sq mi)
Climate Cfa

Tornabous (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌtoɾnaˈβows]) is a small village and a municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Lleida, which is part of the Catalonia region.

Discover Tornabous

Tornabous is a quiet place with a population of about 879 people, based on 2018 numbers. It covers an area of 24.2 square kilometers. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere.

Where is Tornabous?

Tornabous is in the western part of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It belongs to the Urgell area, which is called a comarca in Catalonia. The village is located in the Lleida province.

The Village of El Tarròs

Within the municipality of Tornabous, there is another small village called El Tarròs. This village is special because it is the birthplace of Lluís Companys. He was an important Catalan leader and politician.

Lluís Companys Interpretive Centre

In El Tarròs, you can visit an interpretive centre dedicated to Lluís Companys. An interpretive centre is like a museum that helps you understand a person or topic better. This centre teaches visitors about his life and his role in Catalan history.

Local Government

Like all municipalities, Tornabous has its own local government. The leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. As of 2018, the mayor of Tornabous is David Vilaró Gordillo. He is part of the political group called Pv-AMUNT.

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