Matadepera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Matadepera
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Municipality
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Matadepera town hall
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 Matadepera
Location in Province of Barcelona
Matadepera
Location in Catalonia
Matadepera
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Vallès Occidental | ||
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| • Total | 25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 9,291 | ||
| • Density | 365.8/km2 (947.4/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Matadeperenc | ||
| Postal code |
08230
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Matadepera is a lovely town, also known as a municipality, located in Catalonia, Spain. It's part of an area called the Vallès Occidental. This town is a great example of a typical Spanish community.
About Matadepera
Matadepera is a small but lively town. In 2018, about 9,291 people lived there. The town covers an area of 25.4 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 423 meters above sea level.
Where is Matadepera?
Matadepera is found in the northeastern part of Spain. It is in the Province of Barcelona, which is part of the Catalonia region. Catalonia is one of Spain's 17 self-governing communities. The town is nestled in the Vallès Occidental comarca, which is like a county.
Who is the Mayor?
The leader of Matadepera is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps run the town and makes decisions for its people. As of 2019, the Mayor of Matadepera is Nil López Crespo. The town hall, shown in the picture, is where the Mayor and other local government officials work.
Twin Towns
Matadepera has special friendships with two other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they share cultural ideas and often visit each other.
What are Twin Towns?
Twin towns are a way for different places to build friendships. They learn about each other's cultures and traditions. It helps people from different countries understand each other better. Matadepera has two twin towns:
- Mariapfarr, Austria, since 1984
- Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA, since 1989
