La Nou de Berguedà

La Nou de Berguedà is a municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia. Located on the left bank of the Llobregat River, it is most noted as a destination for outdoor activities. In particular, the mountain of Sobrepuny is a popular hiking destination.

La Nou de Berguedà
Sobrepuny from La Nou
Coat of arms
La Nou de Berguedà
Location in Catalonia
La Nou de Berguedà
La Nou de Berguedà (Spain)
Coordinates: 42°10′04″N 1°53′10″E
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaBerguedà
Government
  MayorEleuter Adelantado Guitart (2015)[1] (CP)
Area
  Total25.0 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Elevation
876 m (2,874 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
  Total160
  Density6.4/km2 (17/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Nouetà, Nouetana
Websitewww.lanoudebergueda.cat

History

The town is first recorded as a place name in 948, and is also recorded as having had part of its territory ceded to the Monastery of Ripoll in 1003.

Places of interest

  • Mountain of Sobrepuny
  • Roca de Lliri
  • Sanctuary of Lourdes de La Nou, neoclassical, from the 19th century.

References

  1. "Ajuntament de la Nou de Berguedà". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. "El municipi en xifres: La Nou de Berguedà". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
  3. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.


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