Sant Quirze de Besora
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Sant Quirze de Besora is a municipality in Catalonia, Spain, located on the Ter river. Founded in 898, it historically benefited from the security of Besora castle. Countess Ermessenda of Carcassonne, a powerful figure in Catalan history, frequently resided and ultimately died in Sant Quirze de Besora in 1058.
Statistics
Area
8.10 km²
Population
2,164