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Osona (Namibia)
Osona () is a comarca situated in the central region of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Vic. Its population in 2001 was 129,543. Osona covers roughly the same area as the historic Catalan county of Osona. The name Osona comes from ''Ausetans'', a group of Iberian people who had their capital in ''Ausa'' (today Vic); the Romans called the area ''Ausone'' or ''Ausona''. While most of the ''comarca'' is within the province of Barcelona, the municipalities of Espinelves, Vidrà and Viladrau form part of the province of Girona. The most important town of Osona is Vic, its capital and an important and ancient urban center in this natural region that lies in the midst of the Plain of Vic. Other significant towns in the plain are Manlleu and Tona. This natural depression in the center of the region was carved by river Ter and its tributaries and makes up a big part of Osona's land. It is surrounded by mountains: The Sub-Pyrenees, with Bellmunt mountain towering in the north, the Llu ...
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Comarques Of Catalonia
This is a list of the 42 ''comarques'' (singular ''comarca'', , ) into which Catalonia is divided. A ''Comarcas of Spain, comarca'' is a group of municipalities of Catalonia, municipalities, roughly equivalent to a county in the US or a district or council in the Local government in the UK, UK. However, in the context of Catalonia, the term "county" can be a bit misleading, because in Middle Ages, medieval Catalonia, aside from the kings of Aragon, the most important rulers were counts, notably the List of Counts of Barcelona, Counts of Barcelona and Counts of Urgell, of Urgell. Comarques have no particular relation to the "Catalan counties, counties" that were ruled by counts. Overview Although today the comarques are officially defined under a Catalan parliamentary act, for centuries they had existed unofficially, with citizens identifying with a particular comarca in the same way that people in other parts of the world might identify with a particular region. In some cases, c ...
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Centelles
Centelles () is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Osona in Catalonia Catalonia (; ca, Catalunya ; Aranese Occitan: ''Catalonha'' ; es, Cataluña ) is an autonomous community of Spain, designated as a '' nationality'' by its Statute of Autonomy. Most of the territory (except the Val d'Aran) lies on the no ..., Spain. It is situated in the upper valley of the Congost River in the south of the ''comarca''. The municipality is served by the C-17 road. The renowned urban planner Ildefons Cerdà was born here. Main sights *Chapel of Jesus (16th century) *Chapel of the Rescue (16th century) *City Portal (1542), the ancient entrance to the town *Counts' Palace Palau (16th century). It houses a Palaeontology museum. *Hermitage of Sant Antoni de les Codines *Parish church of Santa Coloma (1704-1710). The bell tower is from 1682. References * Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). ''Guia de Catalunya'', Barcelona: Caixa ...
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Orís
Orís is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Osona in Catalonia Catalonia (; ca, Catalunya ; Aranese Occitan: ''Catalonha'' ; es, Cataluña ) is an autonomous community of Spain, designated as a '' nationality'' by its Statute of Autonomy. Most of the territory (except the Val d'Aran) lies on the no ..., Spain. References * Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). ''Guia de Catalunya'', Barcelona: Caixa de Catalunya. (Spanish). (Catalan). External links Government data pages Municipalities in Osona {{Barcelona-geo-stub ...
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Oristà
Oristà is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Osona in Catalonia, Spain. It includes an exclave within Sant Feliu Sasserra. In 2015, the municipality voted to join a proposed new comarca of Lluçanès Lluçanès () is a natural region transitioning between the Plain of Vic and Berguedà, in the pre-Pyrenees. Although not an officially recognized comarca of Catalonia, it has a strong historical, natural and social personality. Corresponding mu ..., but the plan was put on hold due to insufficient support. References * Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). ''Guia de Catalunya'', Barcelona: Caixa de Catalunya. (Spanish). (Catalan). External links Government data pages Municipalities in Osona {{Barcelona-geo-stub ...
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Olost
Olost is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It has less than 1,200 people, situated on a plain 669 meters above sea level at 20 km from Vic in the center of the ancient shire or comarca of the Lluçanès, at present in the comarca of Osona. In the center of the village stands the church of Santa Maria d'Olost of monumental size, with a large façade and two bell towers. Its construction started in the 10th century and ended in the 18th century. Near Olost are the two small settlements of Santa Creu de Jutglars (built in 984) and the Vila with Sant Gil de la Vila (built in 1038) and the unusual Castell d'Olost, built in 1155 with added elements of the 14th and 15th centuries, that lies in a depression next to a stream in the district of Orista. Even though it was a fortified farm it has the structure of a castle; it is nearly hidden from view for protection in the Middle Ages. Near the village, in the summit of a small hill stands the hermitage o ...
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Muntanyola
Muntanyola is a municipality in the comarca of Osona, Catalonia, northern Spain. General description The village of Muntanyola is a-typical in that it does not have a center. 75% of the municipality's area consists of forested hills between 650 and 1000 m. altitude, with scattered farms and fields. The build-up area is in the higher elevations and mainly consists of two real estate developments - in Spanish: 'urbanizations' - called Muntanyola and Fontanelles, respectively. Both these neighbourhoods consist of lanes with upmarket free-standing villa's with large gardens. Centrally located in the 'Muntanyola urbanization' are the school, a tennis court, sports hall, swimming pool, playground and restaurant. The church and town hall stand rather isolated in the hills on the northern side of the Muntanyola-development. The municipality also includes the old hamlet of Múnter in its lower elevations, sloping down to the Plain of Vic (Plana de Vic). The municipality is also odd in ...
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Montesquiu
Montesquiu () is a municipality in the ''comarca'' (county) of Osona in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the banks of the Ter river in the north of the ''comarca''. It is on the main communication route between Barcelona and Puigcerdà, served by the N-152 road and a station on the RENFE railway line. The thirteenth-century castle is used for cultural events during the summer. Montesquiu became part of Osona in the comarcal revision of 1990. Previously, it formed part of Ripollès Ripollès (; es, link=no, Ripollés) is a comarca (county) in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Ribes and Camprodon river valleys. In 2001, its population was 25,744, about 40% of whom lived in the capital, Ripoll. Ripollès borders the .... Demography References * Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). ''Guia de Catalunya'', Barcelona:Caixa de Catalunya. (Spanish). (Catalan). External linksOfficial website Government data pages ...
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Les Masies De Voltregà
Les Masies de Voltregà () is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Osona in Catalonia, Spain. It surrounds Sant Hipòlit de Voltregà. References * Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). ''Guia de Catalunya'', Barcelona: Caixa de Catalunya. (Spanish). (Catalan). External links Government data pages Municipalities in Osona {{Barcelona-geo-stub ...
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Les Masies De Roda
Les Masies de Roda is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated near the Ter River. It has an estimated population of 710, and an area of some 16.5 km². In the late 20th century the former municipality of Sant Pere de Roda was split into two, creating Les Masies de Roda and Roda de Ter. Les Masies de Roda is the rural part of the old united municipality. References External links Government data pages Municipalities in Osona {{Barcelona-geo-stub ...
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Manlleu
Manlleu () is municipality in the comarca of Osona, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, northern Spain. Manlleu is located in a large plain, La Plana de Vic, at around 460 metres above sea level on average. The highest point is Puig Agut church at around 594 m above the sea level. It is surrounded by mountains with altitudes over 1000 m. The Ter River, which starts in the Pyrenees, snakes through Manlleu, and ends in the Mediterranean Sea, near Pals and the Illes Medes. Climate The climate is cold in winter, maximum temperatures between 10 °C and 7 °C during the day and night temperatures between 0 °C and -8 °C, reaching -15 °C some winters. The absolute minimum record is about -22 °C in 1950s. Fog Fog is a visible aerosol consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth's surface. Reprint from Fog can be considered a type of low-lying cloud usually resembling str ...
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Malla, Barcelona
Malla is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Osona in Catalonia, Spain. It includes an exclave An enclave is a territory (or a small territory apart of a larger one) that is entirely surrounded by the territory of one other state or entity. Enclaves may also exist within territorial waters. ''Enclave'' is sometimes used improperly to deno ... to the south. References * Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). ''Guia de Catalunya'', Barcelona: Caixa de Catalunya. (Spanish). (Catalan). External links Government data pages Municipalities in Osona {{Barcelona-geo-stub ...
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Lluçà
Lluçà () is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of Osona in Catalonia, Spain. It is subdivided into the town of , and the much smaller village of Lluçà. This village, prominent because of its monastery, gives its name to the surrounding natural comarca of Lluçanès. In 2015, the municipality voted to join a proposed new comarca of Lluçanès, but the plan was put on hold due to insufficient support. History Lluçà was part of the County of Roussillon area and governed by the Counts of Roussillon during the 6th and 7th centuries. Throughout the end of the 8th century and the middle of the twelfth century, Lluçà was governed by various Counts of Barcelona. Demography Sites of interest *Remains of the Castle of Lluçà * Romanesque hermitage of Sant Vicenç del Castell. A circular building with a hemispherical vault and small apse. Documented since 988, the present structure dates from the 11th and 12th centuries. *Monastery of Santa Maria de Lluçà. A Romanesque church ...
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