Alella
For the Alella wine region around this town, see Alella (DO).
| Alella | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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  Alella  Alella Location in Catalonia | ||
| Coordinates: 41°29′42″N 2°17′46″E / 41.495°N 2.296°ECoordinates: 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[2] | ||
| • 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: [əˈɫeʎə]) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1370 | 1597 | 1572 | 2300 | 5287 | 8998 |
Notable natives
- Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia often simply known as Francisco Ferrer, a free-thinker and anarchist.
References
- 1 2 "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
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alella. |
- Official website (Catalan)
- http://www.alella.cat/turisme
- Information - Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan)
- Statistical information - Institut d'Estadística de Catalunya (Catalan)
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