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Casserres
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Catalonia | ||
| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Berguedà | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Serafí Costa i Barniol | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 29.45 km2 (11.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 611 m (2,005 ft) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 1,634 | ||
| • Density | 55.5/km2 (143.7/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Casserrenc, casserrenca | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
Casserres is a town and municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia, a part of the Baix Berguedà region. The town is first mentioned in 798, when Wilfred the Hairy established a castle here, naming it Castrum Serris. The town is named for the castle.
The town is situated 12 kilometers from the comarcal capital of Berga, and two streams, the Clarà and Meriola, pass through the municipal limits. The Llobregat River comprises one of its borders.
Dryland farming is prevalent in Casserres, with most agriculture focusing on cereals and potatoes, as well as animal herding.