Palafolls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palafolls
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Municipality
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Parish church of Santa Maria
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 Palafolls
Location in Catalonia
Palafolls
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Maresme | ||
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| • Total | 16.6 km2 (6.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 9,256 | ||
| • Density | 557.6/km2 (1,444/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Palafollenc | ||
Palafolls is a town located in the province of Barcelona, in the region of Catalonia, eastern Spain. It is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area or a town with its own administration. The people who live in Palafolls are called Palafollencs.
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Where is Palafolls Located?
Palafolls is found in the Maresme area, which is a comarca (a type of county) in Catalonia. This town is part of the larger Barcelona province. It is situated about 16 meters (around 52 feet) above sea level.
Size and Population
The total area of Palafolls is about 16.6 square kilometers (around 6.4 square miles). As of 2018, there were 9,256 people living in Palafolls. This means it's a medium-sized town with a good number of residents.
How Palafolls is Governed
Like many towns, Palafolls has a local government that helps run things. The leader of the town is called the Mayor. As of 2019, the mayor of Palafolls was Francesc Alemany, who belongs to the ERC political party. The mayor and the local council make decisions for the community.
Twin Towns of Palafolls
Palafolls has special connections with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It means they have friendly relationships and often share culture or ideas. Palafolls is twinned with:
Images for kids
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The Parish church of Santa Maria, a notable building in Palafolls.
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The official flag of Palafolls.
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The coat of arms, or shield, of Palafolls.
