Vilanova de Sau

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Vilanova de Sau
Location
General information
Province Osona
Demonym Vilanoví, vilanovina
Land Area 58.90 km²
Altitude 558 m AMSL
Population 329 (2007)
Density 5.58 hab./km²
Mayor Joan Riera i Comellas
Sau reservoir, in Vilanova de Sau
Sau reservoir, in Vilanova de Sau

Vilanova de Sau is a town in the comarca of the Osona in Catalonia. It is situated in the valley called Sau. The river Ter runs through the valley, now damed into a reservoir which is in the municipal territory of Vilanova de Sau, and is an important tourist attraction and base for water sports & hiking. The municipality is linked to Vic and the C-25 (Eix transversal, Girona-Lleida) by the N-141 road.

[edit] Demography

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
727 825 980 634 370 329

[edit] 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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Coordinates: 41°57′N, 2°23′E