La Nou de Berguedà
Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
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La Nou de Berguedà (Catalan pronunciation: [lə ˈnɔw ðə βəɾɣəˈða]) 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.
La Nou de Berguedà | |
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Sobrepuny from La Nou | |
 Coat of arms | |
  La Nou de Berguedà Location in Catalonia  La Nou de Berguedà La Nou de Berguedà (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 42°10′04″N 1°53′10″E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Comarca | Berguedà |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eleuter Adelantado Guitart (2015)[1] (CP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.0 km2 (9.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 876 m (2,874 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 163 |
| • Density | 6.52/km2 (16.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Nouetà, Nouetana |
| Website | www |
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.