Sant Esteve Sesrovires facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sant Esteve Sesrovires
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Municipality
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Barcelona Golf Club, with Sant Esteve Sesrovires behind
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 Sant Esteve Sesrovires
Location in Province of Barcelona
Sant Esteve Sesrovires
Location in Catalonia
Sant Esteve Sesrovires
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.6 km2 (7.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,800 |
| • Density | 419/km2 (1,086/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sesrovirenc/-a |
Sant Esteve Sesrovires is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It's located in the northern part of the Baix Llobregat area. The town sits near the Anoia river and is easy to reach by the A-2 highway. You can also get there by train using the FGC R6 line, which connects it to Barcelona and other nearby towns. The name "Sant Esteve Sesrovires" means "St. Stephen of the Oaks."
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Population Changes in Sant Esteve Sesrovires
Sant Esteve Sesrovires had a population of 7,771 people in 2021. This included 3,910 men and 3,861 women. This information comes from the Statistical Institute of Catalonia.
The chart below shows how the population of Sant Esteve Sesrovires has changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living in the town has grown or shrunk from 1717 to 2021.
- Population of Sant Esteve Sesrovires between 1717 and 2021
Economy and Industries
The economy of Sant Esteve Sesrovires has always been strong because it's close to the big city of Barcelona. Many factories and businesses are located here.
Growth of Local Industries
In the 20th century, the town saw a huge increase in manufacturing. It started with just one factory making wool scarves. Today, there are over 150 different industries. These businesses are spread out in special industrial areas.
Major Companies in Sant Esteve Sesrovires
Some famous companies have factories in Sant Esteve Sesrovires. These include Chupa Chups, which makes lollipops and other sweets. The car company SEAT also has a presence here.
Economic Contribution
The industrial sector is very important to the town's economy. It adds a lot to the total value of goods and services produced. About 40% of workers in Sant Esteve Sesrovires have jobs in industry. This is twice the average for the wider region.
Economic Performance (2019)
The table below shows how much money different parts of the economy made in 2019.
| Sector | EUR, millions | % |
| Agriculture | 0.3 | 0.1% |
| Industry | 203.2 | 36.5% |
| Construction | 13.9 | 2.5% |
| Services | 338.6 | 60.9% |
| Total | 556 |
In 2019, the average income per person in Sant Esteve Sesrovires was about €79,800. This was much higher than the average for both Catalonia and Spain.
Famous People from Sant Esteve Sesrovires
- Rosalía, a popular singer
- Enric Bernat, the person who started the Chupa Chups company
- Pere Tarrés i Claret, a medical doctor and Catholic priest
See also
In Spanish: San Esteban Sasroviras para niños
