Arbúcies facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arbúcies
Municipality
Main square in Arbúcies
Flag Coat of arms
Arbúcies Location in Province of Girona Show map of Province of Girona Arbúcies Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Girona
Comarca	Selva
Area
• Total	86.2 km2 (33.3 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	6,515
• Density	75.58/km2 (195.75/sq mi)

Arbúcies (pronounced "ar-BOO-see-es") is a lovely village in the province of Girona. This area is part of Catalonia, which is a special region in Spain. The village covers about 86 square kilometers (33 square miles). In 2014, around 6,481 people lived there.

A Look at Arbúcies' Past

Arbúcies has a long history. It was first home to the Iberians, an ancient people of Spain. Later, the Romans settled here.

During the Middle Ages, a time when kings and lords ruled, Montsoriu Castle was very important. Powerful families, like the viscounts of Cabrera, lived there.

Reenactment of the battle of Arbúcies, portrayed by the reenactment groups Miquelets de Catalunya and Miquelets de Girona.

A significant event happened on January 14, 1714. This was during the War of the Spanish Succession. Local fighters who supported Archduke Charles of Austria faced off against soldiers loyal to Philip V.

The fight took place near the Arbúcies stream, close to an old mill. The Archduke's supporters won, defeating Philip V's troops. Sadly, after this battle, the town of Arbúcies was completely burned down.

What Arbúcies Makes: Its Economy

Arbúcies is known for making things! Its main industry is building parts for buses. Some of Spain's biggest bus manufacturing companies are located right here. These include Beulas, Ayats, Indcar, and Noge.

Another important business in the village is Jocavi. This company makes clothes for women. They sell their clothing all over Europe!

Famous People from Arbúcies

Some well-known people have come from Arbúcies:

• Keita Baldé, a professional football (soccer) player.
• Antonio Durán, a former football player and coach.

See also

In Spanish: Arbucias para niños