La Nou de Berguedà

La Nou de Berguedà
Municipality

Sobrepuny from La Nou

Coat of arms
La Nou de Berguedà
La Nou de Berguedà

Location in Catalonia

Coordinates: 42°10′04″N 1°53′10″E / 42.16778°N 1.88611°E / 42.16778; 1.88611Coordinates: 42°10′04″N 1°53′10″E / 42.16778°N 1.88611°E / 42.16778; 1.88611
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Berguedà
Government
  Mayor Eleuter Adelantado Guitart (2015)[1] (CP)
Area[2]
  Total 25.0 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Elevation 876 m (2,874 ft)
Population (2014)[1]
  Total 150
  Density 6.0/km2 (16/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Nouetà, Nouetana
Website www.lanoudebergueda.cat

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.

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

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
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