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1401:L'Argentera
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1566:Masllorenç
1491:La Secuita
1436:La Figuera
1421:La Canonja
1361:Gratallops
1291:El Rourell
1271:El Perelló
1246:El Masroig
1236:El Catllar
1231:Duesaigües
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1251:El Milà
1181:Caseres
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1106:Bellvei
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