Vallbona de les Monges

Vallbona de les Monges (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌbaʎˈβɔnə ðə ləz ˈmɔɲʒəs]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Urgell in Catalonia, Spain. It is located at the southern end of the comarca, north of the Serra del Tallat, Catalan Pre-Coastal Range, where many wind turbines have been installed.

Vallbona de les Monges
The monastery
The monastery
Flag of Vallbona de les Monges
Coat of arms of Vallbona de les Monges
Vallbona de les Monges is located in Catalonia
Vallbona de les Monges
Vallbona de les Monges
Location in Catalonia
Coordinates: 41°31′37″N 1°05′26″E
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceLleida
ComarcaUrgell
Government
  mayorRamon Bergadà Benet (2015)[1]
Area
  Total34.1 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
Elevation
481 m (1,578 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
  Total234
  Density6.9/km2 (18/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Vallboní, vallbonina
Websitevallbona.ddl.net

The town has the most important convent in Catalonia, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona, belonging to the Order of Cistercians. The main income is derived from wine and olive oil production, as well as some cattle. There is a little tourism, but not enough to significantly lift the economy of the area.

Villages

Vallbona de les Monges, 157

Demography

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
1034 1084 921 395 n/a 247

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