La Nou de Berguedà
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La Nou de Berguedà | |
|---|---|
 Sobrepuny from La Nou | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Comarca | Berguedà |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eleuteri Adelantado i Guitart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 876 m (2,874 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 6.2/km2 (16/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Nouetà, Nouetana |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
La Nou de Berguedà is a municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia. Located on the left bank of the Llobregat River, it is most noted as a destination for outdoor activities. In particular, the mountain of Sobrepuny is a popular hiking destination.
History
The town is first recorded as a place name in 948, and is also recorded as having had part of its territory ceded to the Monastery of Ripoll in 1003.[citation needed]
Places of interest
- Mountain of Sobrepuny
- Roca de Lliri
- Sanctuary of Lourdes de La Nou, neoclassical, from the 19th century.
References
External links
- Town Websitec.
- Information from the Generalitat de Catalunyac.
- Information from the Institut d'Estadística de Catalunyac.
