Piera facts for kids

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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Anoia
Area
• Total	57.2 km2 (22.1 sq mi)
Elevation	324 m (1,063 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	15,362
• Density	268.57/km2 (695.6/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Pierenc, pierenca

Piera is a town and a municipality in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in the southeastern part of the Anoia region. The town sits on the left bank of the Anoia river.

Piera is known for its farming. Farmers grow crops like cereals, grapes, olives, and almonds. The town also has some light industries. These include making textiles, plastics, and building materials. During the summer, many tourists visit Piera, which helps the local economy.

Getting Around Piera

The FGC railway line R6 passes through Piera. This train connects Piera to Martorell, Barcelona, and Igualada. There are also local roads that lead to nearby towns like Capellades and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia.

Historic Buildings and Landmarks

Piera has several important historical buildings. These show the town's long history.

Fontanet Castle

One notable building is the castle of Fontanet. This castle was first mentioned in records from the year 955. It was restored in 1916 by Ramon de Viala d'Aiguavives. He was known as the Baron of Almenar. Today, the castle is used for private events.

Ca n'Aguilera Church

The sister of the Baron of Almenar, Isabel de Viala d'Aiguavives, helped fund a special church. This is the modernist church of Ca n'Aguilera. It was given to the Bishop of Barcelona in 1921. The church was designed by Francesc Berenguer i Mestres. He was a student and friend of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi.

Santa Maria Church

Another important monument in Piera is the church of Santa Maria. This church has a mix of old styles. You can see both Gothic and Roman elements in its design.

Piera's Neighborhoods

The municipality of Piera includes several smaller villages. These are called barris. Some are older, traditional settlements. Others are newer areas built as the town grew.

Older Villages

• El Bedorc (237 people in 1999), located by the Anoia river
• Ca n'Aguilera (161 people in 1999)
• La Fortesa (57 people in 1999), also by the Anoia river

Newer Developments

• Can Bonastre (490 people in 1999)
• Can Canals (602 people in 1999)
• Can Claramunt (494 people in 1999)
• Can Mas (427 people in 1999)

Population Growth

Piera's population has grown a lot over the years.

In 1900, about 2,663 people lived in Piera. By 2007, the population had grown to over 13,600 people. This shows how Piera has expanded over time.

Sister Cities

Piera has a special connection with another town. This is called town twinning.

• Estepa, Spain

Declaration of Free Catalan Territory

On October 30, 2012, Piera made a declaration. The town proclaimed itself a Free Catalan Territory.

See also

In Spanish: Piera para niños