El Vendrell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Vendrell
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Municipality
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El Vendrell
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 El Vendrell
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Penedès | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36.8 km2 (14.2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 37,153 | ||
| • Density | 1,009.6/km2 (2,615/sq mi) | ||
| Climate | Csa | ||
El Vendrell (pronounced "el ben-DRELL") is a lively town in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in the Tarragona province, within the Penedès region, which is famous for its delicious wine. The town is nestled between the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountains.
El Vendrell is the main town of the Baix Penedès area, known as a comarca (a type of region in Catalonia). It's also a popular spot for tourists, especially because of its lovely beaches like Comarruga, Sant Salvador, and El Vendrell beach itself. The name "Vendrell" is also a Catalan family name.
People from El Vendrell
Many interesting people have come from El Vendrell. Here are a few:
- Pau Casals: A world-famous cellist and composer.
- Àngel Guimerà: A very important Catalan writer and playwright.
- Andreu Nin: A well-known political leader.
- Josep Nin i Tudó: A talented painter.
- Manuel Nin: A Catholic bishop.
Population Growth
El Vendrell has grown a lot over the years. This table shows how its population has changed:
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2014 |
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| 5,103 | 5,081 | 5,224 | 8,903 | 13,448 | n/a |
As you can see, the town has become much bigger, especially since the 1970s. This shows it's a popular place to live!
Sports in El Vendrell
El Vendrell is home to some exciting sports teams.
Roller Hockey
The town has a strong roller hockey team called Club d'Esports Vendrell. This team is one of the best in Spain and plays in the top league, the OK Liga.
Football
El Vendrell also has two amateur football (soccer) clubs. These are Club d'Esports Vendrell / CD Vendrell and UE Tancat. Both clubs are part of the Federació Catalana de Futbol, which organizes football in Catalonia.
