Montmeló facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montmeló
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Municipality
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A church in Montmeló
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 Montmeló
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Vallès Oriental | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 8,784 | ||
| • Density | 2,196/km2 (5,690/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Montmeloní, montmelonina | ||
Montmeló is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located near the big city of Barcelona. Montmeló is famous for its exciting race track. This track is called the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts major racing events. These include the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. It also hosts the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix. This makes Montmeló a very important place for motorsports fans.
About Montmeló
Montmeló is part of a region called Vallès Oriental. It is a municipality, which is like a local government area. The town is quite small, covering only about 4 square kilometers.
In 2018, about 8,784 people lived in Montmeló. The town is located about 72 meters above sea level. People who live in Montmeló are called Montmeloní (for males) or Montmelonina (for females).
Population Changes
The number of people living in Montmeló has changed a lot over time. In 1900, only 537 people lived there. By 1970, the population had grown to 4,384. This shows how much the town has developed.
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
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| 537 | 880 | 1,020 | 4,384 | 8,873 |
See Also
- For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Montmeló para niños
