Casserres

Casserres
Municipality

Coat of arms
Casserres

Location in Catalonia

Coordinates: 42°0′54″N 1°50′36″E / 42.01500°N 1.84333°E / 42.01500; 1.84333Coordinates: 42°0′54″N 1°50′36″E / 42.01500°N 1.84333°E / 42.01500; 1.84333
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Berguedà
Government
  Mayor Josep Colillas Sabartés (2015)[1] (ERC-AM)
Area[2]
  Total 29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi)
Elevation 611 m (2,005 ft)
Population (2014)[1]
  Total 1,569
  Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Casserrenc, casserrenca
Website casserres.cat

Casserres is a town and municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia, a part of the Baix Berguedà region. The town is first mentioned in 798, when Wilfred the Hairy established a castle here, naming it Castrum Serris. The town is named for the castle.

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.

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