Sudanell

Sudanell is a municipality in the comarca of the Segrià in Catalonia. It is located by the junction of two rivers: the Segre and the Set. Agriculture is Sudanell's principal economic activity (peaches, apples, pears, corn). Two canals: Canal de Seròs and Acèquia de Torres irrigate the area.

Sudanell
St. Peter's church
St. Peter's church
Sudanell is located in Catalonia
Sudanell
Sudanell
Location in Catalonia
Coordinates: 41°33′N 0°34′E
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceLleida
ComarcaSegrià
Government
  MayorJosep Maria Sanjuan Cornadó (2015)[1] (CIU)
Area
  Total8.7 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Elevation
152 m (499 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
  Total851
  Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sudanellenc, sudanellenca
Websitesudanell.cat

Elements of touristic interest

  • Cross Head (Creu del Terme). Made from stone and dated from the 14th century.
  • Parish church of Sant Pere (Saint Peter). The primitive parish church of Sant Pere, Romanesque, was replaced in the 18th century for an extense Baroque building, with a monumental façade.
  • The Muladar. The graves of Muladar constitute the first necropolis excavated in the region of the Segrià.
  • The Official town's Holy Day is on the first weekend in October.

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