Martorell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martorell
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 Martorell
Location in Province of Barcelona
Martorell
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 12.8 km2 (4.9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 27,850 | ||
| • Density | 2,176/km2 (5,635/sq mi) | ||
Martorell is a cool city in Catalonia, Spain. It's known for its amazing medieval bridge called the Pont del Diable, or "Devil's Bridge." This city is located where two rivers meet: the Llobregat and the Anoia.
Martorell is also home to a very important car factory. It's where the company SEAT makes many of its cars.
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Exploring Martorell
Martorell is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It's also part of the Baix Llobregat region. This means it's an important place with its own history and local leaders.
Getting Around Martorell
Getting around Martorell is easy thanks to its train stations. There are three stations on the FGC line. These stations are "Martorell-Vila," "Martorell-Enllaç," and "Martorell-Central." There is also one station on the Renfe line, simply called "Martorell." These trains connect Martorell to other cities like Barcelona and Manresa.
Martorell's Car Factory: SEAT
One of the most famous things about Martorell is the SEAT car factory. This is where SEAT's main offices are located. Many popular car models are made here, including the SEAT Ibiza, Leon, and Arona. They also make the Audi A1 car at this factory. It's a big part of the city's economy!
How Many People Live in Martorell?
The number of people living in Martorell has grown a lot over the years. In 1900, there were just over 3,000 residents. By 2013, the population had grown to more than 28,000 people! This shows how much the city has developed and become a popular place to live.
Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2002 | 2013 |
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| 3221 | 4972 | 5887 | 13,086 | 16,170 | 24,549 | 28,108 |
What's the Weather Like in Martorell?
Martorell has a pleasant climate. The summers are warm, and the winters are mild. The average temperature throughout the year is around 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). July is usually the warmest month, with average high temperatures reaching about 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit). December is typically the coolest month.
Here is some more detailed weather information for Martorell:
| Climate data for Martorell (data from 1964-1970) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 11.6 (52.9) |
12.8 (55.0) |
16.3 (61.3) |
20.7 (69.3) |
25.8 (78.4) |
29.5 (85.1) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.3 (88.3) |
26.3 (79.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
15.0 (59.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
21.2 (70.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 6.8 (44.2) |
7.6 (45.7) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.1 (57.4) |
18.4 (65.1) |
21.9 (71.4) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.8 (76.6) |
20.8 (69.4) |
16.2 (61.2) |
10.2 (50.4) |
6.6 (43.9) |
15.3 (59.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.1 (35.8) |
2.4 (36.3) |
4.6 (40.3) |
7.5 (45.5) |
11.1 (52.0) |
14.3 (57.7) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.4 (65.1) |
15.4 (59.7) |
11.1 (52.0) |
5.5 (41.9) |
2.5 (36.5) |
9.4 (48.9) |
| Source: Sistema de Clasificación Bioclimática Mundial | |||||||||||||
See Also
- In Spanish: Martorell para niños
