Polinyà facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Polinyà
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Municipality
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Holy Saviour church
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 Polinyà
Location in Province of Barcelona
Polinyà
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Vallès Occidental | ||
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| • Total | 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 8,389 | ||
| • Density | 953/km2 (2,469/sq mi) | ||
Polinyà (pronounced puliˈɲa) is a small town in Spain. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. Polinyà is located in the province of Barcelona, which is part of Catalonia. Catalonia is one of the special regions in Spain that has its own government and culture.
About Polinyà
Polinyà is found in the Vallès Occidental area. This area is known as a comarca in Catalonia. A comarca is like a county or district.
Size and People
The municipality of Polinyà covers an area of about 8.8 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 880 football fields! In 2014, about 8,238 people lived in Polinyà. By 2018, the population had grown slightly to 8,389 residents.
Local Government
Like many towns, Polinyà has a local government that helps run things. The leader of the town's government is called the Mayor. As of 2015, Javier Silva Pérez was the mayor. The local government makes decisions about things like schools, parks, and local services for the people living in Polinyà.
See Also
- For more information about Polinyà for kids in Spanish, you can visit: Polinyá para niños
