Vilanant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Common lane in Vilanant
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 Vilanant
Location in Province of Girona
Vilanant
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | .svg){kind=small} Girona |
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| Comarca |  Alt Empordà |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.9 km2 (6.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 | |
| • Density | 23.61/km2 (61.15/sq mi) | |
Vilanant (pronounced roughly as bee-lah-NAHNT) is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Girona Province. This town is located in a special area called the Alt Empordà comarca. A comarca is like a county or region in Catalonia.
About Vilanant
Vilanant is a peaceful place with a small number of residents. As of 2018, about 399 people lived there. The town is known for its quiet streets and local charm.
Where is Vilanant Located?
Vilanant is situated in northeastern Spain. It is part of the Catalonia region. The town sits about 98 meters (321 feet) above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but also not right on the coast.
The area covered by Vilanant is around 17 square kilometers (about 6.5 square miles). This is a fairly small area for a town.
Neighboring Towns
Vilanant shares its borders with several other towns.
- To the north, you'll find Llers.
- To the east, it borders Avinyonet de Puigventós.
- To the south, it's next to Borrassà and Navata.
- And to the west, you'll find Cistella.
These neighboring towns help form the local community.
Local Government
Like all towns, Vilanant has a local government. The main leader of the town is called the Mayor. As of 2015, the Mayor of Vilanant was Anna Palet Vilaplana. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. They work to improve the lives of the people who live there.
