Avià

Avià is a municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, in Catalonia. Its population in 2007 was 2108 inhabitants.

Avià
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Flag of Avià
Coat of arms of Avià
Avià is located in Catalonia
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Location in Catalonia
Avià is located in Spain
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Avià (Spain)
Coordinates: 42°04′42.00″N 1°49′12.00″E
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaBerguedà
Government
  MayorPatrocini Canal Burniol (2015)[1] (Som Avià)
Area
  Total27.24 km2 (10.52 sq mi)
Elevation
677 m (2,221 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
  Total2,250
  Density83/km2 (210/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Avianès, avianesa
Websiteavia.cat

The municipality is made up of three towns: Avià, Graugés and La Plana. Its economical activity is based on agriculture and textile industry. In 2010 the population of the town was 2223.

The mayor is Patrocini Canal Burniol.[4]

Landmarks

  • Church of Sant Vicenç d'Obiols. Pre-Romanesque
  • Church of Santa Maria d'Avià. Romanesque
  • Serrat dels Lladres (Avià).
  • Serradet del Bullidor.
  • Sant Martí d'Avià, the parish church in Plaça del Ateneu, also known as Plaça del Secretari.

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