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Ripollet
Municipality
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Flag of Ripollet
Flag
Coat of arms of Ripollet
Coat of arms
Ripollet is located in Province of Barcelona
Ripollet
Ripollet
Location in Province of Barcelona
Ripollet is located in Spain
Ripollet
Ripollet
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Vallès Occidental
Area
 • Total 4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 38,347
 • Density 8,920/km2 (23,100/sq mi)

Ripollet (pronounced like "ree-poo-YET") is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. Ripollet is part of a region known as the Vallès Occidental.

This town is located on the left side of the Ripoll river. Getting to Ripollet is easy! Several major roads like the AP-7, C-58, and C-33 pass nearby. There's also a main road called the N-150 and a train line that serves the town.

How Many People Live Here?

Ripollet has grown quite a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how its population has changed:

  • In 1900, about 1,501 people lived in Ripollet.
  • By 1930, the population had more than doubled to 3,324.
  • In 1950, there were 3,736 residents.
  • By 1986, the town had grown significantly to 25,833 people.
  • In 2020, the population reached 39,179.

This shows that Ripollet has become a much bigger and busier place over time!

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