Alella
Alella | |
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  Alella Location in Catalonia  Alella Alella (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 41°29′42″N 2°17′46″E / 41.495°N 2.296°E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Comarca | Maresme |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andreu Francisco Roger (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,651 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Alellenc, alellenca |
| Website | alella |
Alella (Catalan pronunciation: [əˈleʎə]) is a village in the comarca (shire) of Maresme in Catalunya, Spain. It is situated on the coast on the south-west side of the granite Litoral range. The town is known for its wines, cava and perfumes, but is also a commuter town for nearby Barcelona. What used to be the old Roman Road (Via Augusta) uniting Rome and Andalusia, is still today a narrow road running through the village.
Demography
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
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| 1370 | 1597 | 1572 | 2300 | 5287 | 8998 |
Notable natives
- Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia often simply known as Francisco Ferrer, a free-thinker and anarchist.
References
- ^ a b "Ajuntament d'Alella". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
- ^ "El municipi en xifres: Alella". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). Guia de Catalunya, Barcelona:Caixa de Catalunya. ISBN 84-87135-01-3 (Spanish). ISBN 84-87135-02-1 (Catalan).
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alella.
- Official website Template:Ca icon
- http://www.alella.cat/turisme
- Government data pages Template:Ca icon
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