Salt, Girona facts for kids

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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Girona
Comarca	Gironès
Area
• Total	6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Elevation	83 m (272 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	30,622
• Density	4,640/km2 (12,020/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Saltenc, saltenca

Salt is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. It is a municipality in the area called Gironès. Salt is very close to the city of Girona. It sits on the right side of the Ter River.

For a short time, from 1974 to 1984, Salt was actually part of Girona. Major roads like the A-7 motorway and the N-141 road pass through Salt.

Long ago, Salt was an important stop for a narrow-gauge railway. This railway connected Salt to Olot and other towns. It started in 1895 and was fully built by 1911. The railway closed in 1969. Today, the old railway path is a greenway, which is a path for walking and cycling.

Who Lives in Salt?

Salt is known for having people from many different countries. Over 77 nationalities live there! This makes Salt a very diverse and interesting place.

How Diverse is Salt's Population?

In 2011, about 56% of the people living in Salt were Spanish. The next largest groups were from Morocco, making up about 15% of the population. There were also many people from Gambia, Honduras, Mali, and Senegal. This mix of cultures makes Salt a unique community.

Largest groups of foreign residents
Nationality	Population (2013)
Morocco	5,032
Gambia	1,863
Honduras	1,272
Mali	728
Senegal	554

How Has Salt's Population Grown?

Salt has grown a lot over the years. In 1900, there were only 2,280 people. By 1970, the population had grown to over 11,000. In 2007, there were more than 27,000 people living in Salt. This shows how much the town has developed.

What Does Salt Produce?

Salt is home to a company called Gas Gas. This company makes special off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). They build these vehicles right in Salt and then send them to countries all over the world.

Famous People from Salt

Some notable people have come from Salt:

• Lluís Dilmé i Romagós (born in 1960) is an architect and urban planner. He designs buildings and helps plan how cities grow.
• Delfí Geli (born in 1969) is a well-known footballer.
• Anna Allen (born in 1977) is an actress.

See also

• In Spanish: Salt para niños