Bages, Administrative division in Catalunya Central, Spain
Description
Bages is an administrative region in central Catalonia consisting of approximately 30 municipalities with Manresa as the main administrative center. The area is connected by regional road networks that link all towns and provide access to public services, hospitals, and schools.
History
The region was formally recognized as a comarca in 1987, establishing a structured administrative framework for local governance. This reorganization allowed the municipalities to work together on regional development and coordinate their shared concerns more effectively.
Culture
Towns throughout Bages hold local celebrations that showcase traditional Catalan customs, music, and regional food specialties throughout the year. These gatherings reflect how communities here keep their heritage alive and pass it on to younger generations.
Practical
Visitors can easily explore the region by car since regional roads connect all the municipalities and Manresa is well accessible. It helps to gather local information before visiting to find out which towns and events match your interests best.
Did you know?
The town of Cardona in this region holds salt deposits that have been continuously extracted since Roman times. This long mining tradition has shaped the industrial character and economic life of the local community.
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Our Lady of Montserrat
20.7 km
Santa Maria de Montserrat
20.8 km
La Mola
20.1 km
Castle of Cardona
21 km
Colònia Vidal
18.4 km
Cardona salt mountain
20.7 km
Church of Sant Vicenç de Cardona
20.9 km
Cave of Saint Ignatius
6.9 km
Sant Benet de Bages
5.1 km
L'Ametlla de Merola
14.7 km
Santa Maria de Manresa
6.9 km
Biblioteca de Montserrat
20.8 km
Monestir de Sant Llorenç del Munt
20.1 km
Igualada Cemetery
27.9 km
Parador de Cardona
21 km
La Morera
8.8 km
Aeri de Montserrat
21 km
El Cavall Bernat
20.1 km
Museum of Montserrat
20.9 km
Pantà de Sant Ponç
29.5 km
Sant Jeroni
19.8 km
Montserrat Natural Park
20.5 km
El Puig de la Balma
12.7 km
Montcau
16.6 km
Collbaix
7.9 km
Designation of Origin Pla de Bages
6.7 km
Rosari Monumental de Montserrat
21 km
El Marquet de les Roques
17.4 km
Aguilar de Segarra
Artés
Avinyó
Balsareny
Callús
Cardona
Castellbell i el Vilar
Castellfollit del Boix
Castellgalí
Castellnou de Bages
El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort
Fonollosa
Gaià
Manresa
Marganell
Monistrol de Montserrat
Mura
Navarcles
Navàs
Rajadell
Sallent de Llobregat
Sant Feliu Sasserra
Sant Fruitós de Bages
Sant Joan de Vilatorrada
Sant Mateu de Bages
Sant Salvador de Guardiola
Sant Vicenç de Castellet
Santpedor
Súria
Talamanca
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