Castellbell i el Vilar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Castellbell i el Vilar
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Bages
Area
• Total	28.5 km2 (11.0 sq mi)
Elevation	178 m (584 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	3,599
• Density	126.28/km2 (327.1/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Castellvilanenc, castellvilanenca

Castellbell i el Vilar is a small town, also called a municipality, in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in an area known as the Bages region. This town sits right where the Llobregat river flows through a mountain range called the Prelittoral Range.

The town is well-connected by train. You can catch trains from the local station that go to big cities like Barcelona and Manresa. There's also a main road, the C-1411, that links Castellbell i el Vilar to nearby towns.

Castellbell i el Vilar is famous for its history and its industries. While it's known for making cotton products, farming is also a very important part of the local economy.

A Look at History

Castellbell i el Vilar has a rich history, especially because of its old buildings.

The Ancient Castle

The town is home to the Castellbell castle. This castle was built in the Gothic style during the 1300s. It was one of two main strongholds that guarded the entrance to the lower Llobregat river valley. This valley was a key route to reach the city of Barcelona.

The Old Bridge

There's also an old bridge over the Llobregat river in Castellbell i el Vilar. This bridge is very old, dating back to the same century as the castle, the 1300s. It helped people cross the river and connect different parts of the region.

People and Population

The number of people living in Castellbell i el Vilar has changed over the years.

In 1900, about 2,026 people lived here. By 1970, the population had grown to 3,527. In recent years, the population has stayed around 3,500 people. As of 2018, the town had 3,599 residents.

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In Spanish: Castellbell y Vilar para niños