Fontanilles is a village in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 9.29 square kilometres (3.59 sq mi) and the population in 2014 was 160.[2][4]

Fontanilles
St. Martin's church, Fontanilles (12th century)
St. Martin's church, Fontanilles (12th century)
Coat of arms of Fontanilles
Fontanilles is located in Province of Girona
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Fontanilles
Location in Catalonia
Fontanilles is located in Spain
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Fontanilles (Spain)
Coordinates: 42°0′43″N 3°6′29″E / 42.01194°N 3.10806°E / 42.01194; 3.10806
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
Province Girona
ComarcaBaix Empordà
Government
 • MayorSalvador Coll Serra (2015)[1]
Area
 • Total9.3 km2 (3.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[3]
 • Total138
 • Density15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Websitewww.ajfontanilles.cat

The GR 92 long-distance footpath, which roughly follows the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, passes through the village. Fontanilles lies on an inland stage of the path, between Torroella de Montgrí and Begur. To the north, towards Torroella, the path passes through Gualta, and to the south, it passes through Palau-sator.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ajuntament de Fontanilles". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. ^ a b "El municipi en xifres: Fontanilles". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
  3. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  4. ^ a b Empordà Costa Brava - Nord (Map). 1:30,000. Editorial PIOLET i Consell Comarcal del Baix Empordà. March 2012.

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