Cassà de la Selva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cassà de la Selva
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Municipality
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St. Martin's parish church, Cassà de la Selva
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 Cassà de la Selva
Location in Province of Girona
Cassà de la Selva
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Girona | |
| Comarca | Gironès | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 45.2 km2 (17.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 10,359 | |
| • Density | 229.18/km2 (593.6/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Cassanenc, cassanenca | |
Cassà de la Selva is a town in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It is a "municipality," which means it has its own local government. The town is part of the Gironès "comarca," which is like a county.
Cassà de la Selva is located about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of the city of Girona. It is also about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) west of the Mediterranean Sea. The town is connected to Girona and the Baix Empordà area by the C-65 road. In the 20th century, Cassà de la Selva was famous for making products from cork.
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Getting Around Cassà de la Selva
It is easy to travel to and from Cassà de la Selva.
Train and Airport Access
The closest train station is in Caldes de Malavella, which is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) away. The Girona-Costa Brava Airport is also nearby, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the town.
Bus Connections
There is a bus service that links Cassà de la Selva with Girona. It also connects to popular towns along the Costa Brava, such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Platja d'Aro, and Palamós.
Old Railway Line
From 1892 to 1969, a special narrow-gauge railway connected Cassà de la Selva. This railway went to the city of Girona and the port of Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Today, this old railway line has been turned into a greenway. A greenway is a path for walking and cycling, often built on old railway tracks.
Population of Cassà de la Selva
The number of people living in Cassà de la Selva has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population at different times:
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2006 |
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| 4969 | 5058 | 4665 | 6120 | 7100 | 8780 |
In 2018, the town had a population of 10,359 people. The population has been growing steadily since the 1950s.
Town Twinning
Town twinning is when two towns or cities in different countries form a special partnership. They often exchange visitors and learn about each other's cultures.
Cassà de la Selva has been twinned with the town of Bräcke in Sweden since 2002.
See also
In Spanish: Cassá de la Selva para niños
