Cornellà de Llobregat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cornellà de Llobregat
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 Cornellà de Llobregat
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7.0 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 87,173 | ||
| • Density | 12,450/km2 (32,250/sq mi) | ||
Cornellà de Llobregat is a city in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Baix Llobregat area. This city sits on the left side of the Llobregat River.
Cornellà is part of the larger Barcelona metropolitan area. This means it is very close to the big city of Barcelona. It is also home to the famous football team, RCD Espanyol.
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History of Cornellà
The story of Cornellà de Llobregat is shaped by three main things. First, it is very close to the city of Barcelona. Second, it was a common pathway for travelers. This was true for the whole Baix Llobregat region. Third, the Llobregat River runs right by it.
The name Cornellà comes from Roman times. It means "Cornelianus." The city's old buildings even show signs of Visigoth design.
The first time Cornellà was written about was in 980 AD. Back then, there was already a church and a defense tower. These were built to protect against invaders. The tower stood where the current castle is now. The castle was built much later, in the 1300s.
In the 1200s, Cornellà became part of Barcelona's land. For a short time, it was part of an area called "Franqueses del Llobregat." People there mostly worked in farming.
Cornellà's Population
Cornellà de Llobregat has grown a lot over the years. In 1900, only about 2,200 people lived there. By 1950, the population had grown to over 11,000.
The city saw a big jump in people by 1970, reaching over 77,000 residents. In 2018, the population was about 87,173 people. This shows how much the city has developed.
Famous People from Cornellà
Many talented people come from Cornellà de Llobregat.
- Actors
- Adrián Rodríguez
- Marina Salas
- Musicians
- Chicuelo (a guitarist)
- Estopa (a music group)
- Levi Díaz, who won La Voz Kids 2021
- TV and Radio Hosts
- Tony Aguilar
- Jordi Évole, host of the show Salvados
- Sports Stars
- Reyes Estévez
- Rubén Miño
- Paula Nicart
- Daniel Solsona
Important Places
Citilab is a special place in Cornellà. It is a laboratory for citizen innovation. This means people can come together to create new ideas and projects. Citilab is located in an old factory building called Can Suris.
See also
In Spanish: Cornellá de Llobregat para niños
