Abrera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Abrera
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Municipality
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Sant Pere d'Abrera
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 Abrera
Location in Province of Barcelona
Abrera
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | ||
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| • Total | 19.98 km2 (7.71 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(November 1, 2011)
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| • Total | 11,815 | ||
| • Density | 591.3/km2 (1,531/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | ||
| Postal code |
08630
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| Area code | 080018 | ||
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Abrera is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. It's part of the Baix Llobregat area, which is called a comarca (like a county) in Catalonia. Abrera sits in the lovely valley of the Llobregat river. You can find it to the southeast of the famous Montserrat mountain.
Abrera is also right on the main A2 road. This important road connects big cities like Barcelona and Lleida. It's easy to get around here because the FGC railway line has a stop in Abrera. This train line connects Martorell to Manresa.
What is Abrera Known For?
Abrera is home to a big factory for SEAT Sport. SEAT is a well-known car company. This factory is an important part of the town.
How Many People Live in Abrera?
The number of people living in Abrera has grown a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at the population in different years, based on official Spanish census data:
| 1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2011 |
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| 4,221 | 5,464 | 8,624 | 11,815 |
See also
In Spanish: Abrera para niños
