Avinyonet del Penedès facts for kids

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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Alt Penedès
Area
• Total	29.1 km2 (11.2 sq mi)
Elevation	280 m (920 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	1,669
• Density	57.35/km2 (148.55/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Avinyonetenc, avinyonetenca

Avinyonet del Penedès is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of a region called the Alt Penedès. This area is famous for its beautiful vineyards and delicious wine. The town is situated in the southeastern part of the Alt Penedès region.

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Where is Avinyonet del Penedès?

Avinyonet del Penedès is found in the comarca (a type of county) of Alt Penedès. This region is in Catalonia, which is a community in Spain. The town is easy to reach because it's served by the N-340 road. This important road connects two big cities: Barcelona and Tarragona. The main office for the town, called the ajuntament (town hall), is located in a place called Les Cabòries.

What's special about Avinyonet?

One of the most interesting places in Avinyonet del Penedès is the Sant Sebastià dels Gorgs monastery. A monastery is a building where monks or nuns live and practice their religion. This monastery is built in a style called Romanesque. This means it has thick walls, round arches, and strong pillars. It was once home to the Benedictine monks. Parts of this old building have been carefully fixed up so people can still visit and learn about its history.

How many people live there?

The study of how populations change over time is called demography. This section shows how the number of people living in Avinyonet del Penedès has changed over many years.

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In Spanish: Avinyonet para niños