Cabrils facts for kids
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 Cabrils
Location in Province of Barcelona
Cabrils
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Maresme | |
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| • Total | 7.0 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,348 | |
| • Density | 1,050/km2 (2,719/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Cabrilenc, cabrilenca | |
Cabrils is a town and municipality in the Maresme region of Catalonia, Spain. It's located in the province of Barcelona. Cabrils is nestled between other towns like Vilassar de Mar and Argentona. It's about ten kilometers from Mataró, which is the main city of the Maresme area.
The town is surrounded by the hills of Cirers and Montcabrer. You'll find lots of forests with pine trees and holm oaks here. Cabrils is mostly known for its many homes and neighborhoods.
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History of Cabrils
Cabrils first appeared in historical records in the year 1037. At that time, it was part of the area controlled by the nearby castle of Vilassar de Dalt. Cabrils remained under the castle's rule for a very long time.
It wasn't until 1820 that Cabrils gained its independence. In that year, it became its own town with its own local government. This meant it could manage its own affairs and make its own decisions.
Cabrils Climate and Weather
The climate in Cabrils is similar to other places around the Mediterranean Sea. Winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. Summers are warm and sunny.
Rainfall in Cabrils can be a bit unpredictable. There's often a dry period in July and August. The most rain usually falls in autumn, especially in September and October. On average, Cabrils gets about 632 millimeters of rain each year.
The warmest month is August, with an average temperature of about 23.6 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest month, with an average of 9.2 degrees Celsius. Sometimes, in autumn, there can be very heavy rain. It's not uncommon for over 150 millimeters of rain to fall in just one day!
Because Cabrils is in a valley, surrounded by hills and small mountains, it tends to be quite mild in summer. It can also be a bit humid in winter.
Cabrils Economy and Jobs
For a long time, the main way people in Cabrils made a living was through agriculture. This means they grew crops and raised animals. However, things started to change a lot in the 1980s.
Cabrils began to grow quickly, with many more people moving in. Now, it's mostly a residential town, meaning most people live there and might work in other nearby cities. Cabrils is known for being a wealthy area. It has one of the highest incomes per person in Catalonia and is among the highest in Spain.
Holidays and Celebrations in Cabrils
Cabrils has several fun holidays and celebrations throughout the year:
- Els Tres Tombs: This is a traditional parade where animals are blessed.
- Festa Major: These are the main patron saint feast days. They are celebrated on May 3rd and August 18th.
- Flower carpets on the feast of Corpus Christi: Usually in June, people create beautiful carpets made of flowers in the streets.
- Mostra gastronòmica: This is a special exhibition of local food and cooking, held in August.
See also
In Spanish: Cabrils para niños
