Aiguafreda, Vallès Oriental facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aiguafreda
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Vallès Oriental
Area
• Total	7.997 km2 (3.088 sq mi)
Population  (November 1, 2011)
• Total	2,469
• Density	308.7/km2 (800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code	08591
Area code	080142

Aiguafreda (pronounced "eye-gwah-FREH-dah") is a small town, also called a municipality, in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in an area known as the Vallès Oriental and is part of the province of Barcelona. This charming place is found near the beautiful Montseny mountains.

Aiguafreda is home to about 2,190 people and covers an area of about 7.96 square kilometers.

What People Do There

The main ways people make a living in Aiguafreda are through tourism and the textile industry. This means many visitors come to enjoy the area, and some factories make fabrics and clothes.

History and Landmarks

Aiguafreda has some interesting historical spots to explore.

Ancient Stone Structures

You can find a large dolmen right in the middle of the Can Brull property. A dolmen is a very old stone structure, often used as a tomb. It was built by people long, long ago.

Old Churches

There is also the church of Aiguafreda de Dalt. This church was founded by a woman named Emma. She was an abbess, which is a leader of a group of nuns. Emma was also the daughter of a famous count named Wilfred the Hairy.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Aiguafreda has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population based on official Spanish census data:

This table shows that the population has slowly grown over time.