Montcada i Reixac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montcada i Reixac
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Municipality
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Aerial view of Montcada i Reixac
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 Montcada i Reixac
Location in Province of Barcelona
Montcada i Reixac
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Vallès Occidental | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 23.5 km2 (9.1 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 35,599 | ||
| • Density | 1,515/km2 (3,923/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Montcadenc, montcadenca | ||
Montcada i Reixac, often called just Montcada, is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Vallès Occidental area. This town sits where the Ripoll river and the Besós river meet. It is also very close to the northern parts of Barcelona. Because of this, Montcada i Reixac is part of the larger metropolitan area of Barcelona. In 2010, about 33,656 people lived here.
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Exploring Montcada's Neighbourhoods
Montcada i Reixac is made up of several smaller areas. These are like different parts of the town. Some of the main neighbourhoods include:
- Can Cuiàs
- Can Pomada
- Can Sant Joan (also known as Bifurcació)
- Carrerada (also called Montcada Nova)
- Font Pudenta
- La Ribera (Valentine)
- Mas Duran
- Mas Rampinyo
- Montcada Centre
- Pla d'en Coll
- Terra Nostra (Santa Maria de Montcada)
- Vallençana-Reixac
The town also has a small piece of land that is separate from the main area. This small part is located between Palau-solità i Plegamans and Mollet del Vallès.
Getting Around: Transport in Montcada
Montcada i Reixac has good ways to get around. It is connected by major roads and railways.
Roads and Highways
The town is served by the A-7 autopista. This is a big highway that helps people travel quickly. The N-152 road also passes through the town.
Train and Metro
You can find six Renfe train stations in Montcada. These stations are part of the Rodalies Barcelona network. They connect Montcada to other towns and cities. The Barcelona Metro line 11 also has its last stop here. This stop is at Can Cuiàs.
Walking Trails
The GR 92 is a long walking path. It follows the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Montcada i Reixac is a stopping point on this path. From here, you can walk north to Coll de la Font de Cera. You can also walk south to Baixador de Vallvidrera station.
Sister Cities
Montcada i Reixac has a special connection with another town. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship.
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