Casserres Explained

Casserres
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Spain Province of Barcelona#Spain
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Catalonia
Coordinates:42.015°N 1.8433°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Spain
Subdivision Type1:Community
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Barcelona
Subdivision Type3:Comarca
Subdivision Name3:Berguedà
Leader Party:ERC-AM
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Josep Colillas Sabartés (2015)[1]
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:29.5
Elevation M:611
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonym:Casserrenc, casserrenca

Casserres (in Catalan; Valencian pronounced as /kəˈsɛrəs/) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia, a part of the Baix Berguedà region. The town is named after the medieval castle, named Castrum Serris.

Geography

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.

Sites of interest

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ajuntament de Casserres. Generalitat of Catalonia. 2015-11-13.
  2. Web site: El municipi en xifres: Casserres. Statistical Institute of Catalonia. 2015-11-23.