La Llacuna

In human history, La Llacuna has played a crucial role in the development of society. Since its emergence, La Llacuna has captured the attention and interest of millions of people around the world. This phenomenon has left an indelible mark on culture, politics, technology and all aspects of modern life. In this article, we will explore the influence of La Llacuna over time and analyze its impact on the world today. From its origins to its current relevance, La Llacuna continues to be a topic of debate and fascination for scholars, experts, and enthusiasts alike.

La Llacuna
Municipality
La Llacuna
La Llacuna
Coat of arms of La Llacuna
Coat of arms
La Llacuna is located in Province of Barcelona
La Llacuna
La Llacuna
Location in Catalonia
La Llacuna is located in Spain
La Llacuna
La Llacuna
La Llacuna (Spain)
Coordinates: 41°28′27″N 1°32′3″E / 41.47417°N 1.53417°E / 41.47417; 1.53417
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
Province Barcelona
ComarcaAnoia
Government
 • MayorJosep Parera Tort (2015)[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
52.2 km2 (20.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[3]
 • Total
863
 • Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Websitewww.lallacuna.cat

La Llacuna (Catalan pronunciation: [lə ʎəˈkunə]) is a municipality of 884 inhabitants (2003), located in the comarca of Anoia, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

It is a tourist town; nearby destinations include Igualada, the Vilafranca del Penedès wine route, and the Monastery of Montserrat.

Geography

The town's altitude is 615 m, and the municipality has a surface area of 52,49 km².

Annual events

Annual events include the Potada, whose date varies, but is usually in April; Aplec del Castell on the last Sunday of May; Fira de Sant Andreu on the first Sunday of December, and the pessebre vivent (living crib), a full-scale, live tableau of scenes from Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus, on the second or third Sunday in December.[4]

Food

A local specialty is carquinyolis, a type of cookie.

References

  1. ^ "Ajuntament de la Llacuna". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. ^ "El municipi en xifres: La Llacuna". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
  3. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  4. ^ "Pessebre Vivent la Llacuna" (in Catalan).