Vilada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vilada
Municipality
Square in Vilada
Flag Coat of arms
Map showing location within Berguedà
Vilada Location in Province of Barcelona Show map of Province of Barcelona Vilada Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Berguedà
Area
• Total	22.3 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
Elevation	757 m (2,484 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	430
• Density	19.28/km2 (49.9/sq mi)

Vilada is a small town in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It is located in an area called Berguedà. About 430 people live in Vilada.

The name Vilada has a cool history! It was first written down in the 800s as Villalata. This old name means "ample town" or "wide town."

Exploring Vilada: What to See?

Vilada has some interesting places to visit. They tell stories about the town's past.

Historic Churches

Parish church of Saint John the Baptist

• The main church is the Parish church of Saint John the Baptist. It is a beautiful old building.
• You can also find the Church of Santa Magdalena de Gardilans.
• Another church is Sant Miquel de les Canals.

Ancient Ruins

• The ruins of the Castell de Roset are also in Vilada. A "castell" is a castle, so these are the remains of an old castle.