Vilanova de la Barca

Vilanova de la Barca (Officially and in Catalan; Spanish: Villanueva de la Barca) is a municipality in the comarca of Segrià in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated at the confluence of the Segre and Corb rivers. The Urgell canal provides irrigation water for growing cereals and forage plants. The municipality is linked to Lleida and Balaguer by the C-1313 road and a FGC railroad.

Vilanova de la Barca
Villanueva de la Barca
The Corb and Segre rivers joining at Vilanova
The Corb and Segre rivers joining at Vilanova
Flag of Vilanova de la Barca
Coat of arms of Vilanova de la Barca
Vilanova de la Barca is located in Province of Lleida
Vilanova de la Barca
Vilanova de la Barca
Location in the Province of Lleida
Vilanova de la Barca is located in Catalonia
Vilanova de la Barca
Vilanova de la Barca
Location in Catalonia
Vilanova de la Barca is located in Spain
Vilanova de la Barca
Vilanova de la Barca
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 41°41′28″N 0°43′43″E
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceLleida
ComarcaSegrià
Government
  MayorJosep Ramon Solsona i Oliva (2016)[1]
Area
  Total21.6 km2 (8.3 sq mi)
Elevation
195 m (640 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
  Total1,039
  Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Vilanoví, vilanovina
Websitevilanovabarca.ddl.net

Demography

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
779 878 1030 976 871 1105

References

  • Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). Guia de Catalunya, Barcelona: Caixa de Catalunya. ISBN 84-87135-01-3 (Spanish). ISBN 84-87135-02-1 (Catalan).


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