Pallejà facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pallejà
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Municipality
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Castell de Pallejà
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 Pallejà
Location in Province of Barcelona
Pallejà
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 11,486 | |
| • Density | 1,384/km2 (3,584/sq mi) | |
Pallejà is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Catalonia, Spain. It's part of the Baix Llobregat area, which is known as a comarca. Pallejà is found on the right side of the Llobregat river and is connected by the main N-II road.
The town is also a hub for train travel. Several important train lines, run by FGC, pass through Pallejà. These lines include R5/R50, R6, S4, and S8, making it easy to travel to and from the town.
One of Pallejà's notable landmarks is its castle. The current Pallejà castle was built in the 1600s, but it stands on the spot where an even older fort used to be. Today, this historic castle serves as a local library, a cool mix of old and new!
Pallejà's Population Over Time
This section looks at the demography of Pallejà, which means how its population has changed over the years. It's interesting to see how a town grows!
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2005 |
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| 656 | 1022 | 1065 | 4081 | 5919 | 10339 |
As you can see from the table, Pallejà started with a small population of 656 people in 1900. By 1970, it had grown a lot, reaching over 4,000 residents. The town continued to expand, and by 2005, its population was more than 10,000 people. This shows that Pallejà has become a much bigger and busier place over the last century!
See also
In Spanish: Pallejá para niños
