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Girona

Spain · Catalonia

Girona, historically also known as Gerona, is the capital city of the Province of Girona in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain, at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Guell rivers. The city had an official population of 106,476 in 2024, but the population of the Girona–Salt urban area is estimated to be about 156,400 (2020). Girona is also capital of the comarca of the Girones and the vegueria of Girona. Since much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved, Girona is a popular tourist destination.

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Practical facts

Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Catalonia
Main language: Spanish
On the map: 41.98° N, 2.82° E

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