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Matadepera
Municipality
Matadepera town hall
Matadepera town hall
Flag of Matadepera
Flag
Coat of arms of Matadepera
Coat of arms
Matadepera is located in Province of Barcelona
Matadepera
Matadepera
Location in Province of Barcelona
Matadepera is located in Catalonia
Matadepera
Matadepera
Location in Catalonia
Matadepera is located in Spain
Matadepera
Matadepera
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Vallès Occidental
Area
 • Total 25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi)
Elevation
423 m (1,388 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 9,291
 • Density 365.8/km2 (947.4/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Matadeperenc
Postal code
08230

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
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