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Masquefa
Municipality
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Coat of arms of Masquefa
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Masquefa is located in Province of Barcelona
Masquefa
Masquefa
Location in Province of Barcelona
Masquefa is located in Spain
Masquefa
Masquefa
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Anoia
Area
 • Total 17.1 km2 (6.6 sq mi)
Elevation
257 m (843 ft)
Population
 • Total KIDDLE_IB
Demonym(s) Masquefí, masquefina

Masquefa is a municipality in the comarca of the Anoia in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the edge of the Penedès Depression on the road between Piera and Martorell. It is served by a station on the FGC railway line R6 from Barcelona via Martorell to Igualada.

Demography

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
959 1232 1160 1605 2483 7747

Subdivisions

Five outlying villages are included within the municipality of Masquefa (populations as of 2005):

  • La Beguda Alta (171), on the municipal boundary with Sant Esteve Sesrovires, with a railway station
  • Can Parellada (1343), with a railway station
  • Can Quiseró (197)
  • Can Valls (99)
  • El Maset (778)

See also

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