Sant Feliu de Codines facts for kids

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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Vallès Oriental
Area
• Total	15.0 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation	480 m (1,570 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	6,184
• Density	412.3/km2 (1,068/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Codinenc, codinenca

Sant Feliu de Codines is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the north-west part of the Vallès Oriental region. This town sits near the borders of two other regions: Moianès to the north and Vallès Occidental to the west.

History of Sant Feliu de Codines

How Sant Feliu Got Its Name

The name Sant Feliu first appeared in records in the year 1059. At that time, a nobleman named Mir Geribert and his wife Guisla were given the title of Barons of Montbui. This title was given by Ramon Berenguer I, who was a powerful ruler.

These barons were the first feudal lords of the area. A feudal lord was like a powerful landowner who controlled a large region. Their land, called a barony, included what is now Sant Feliu and other nearby towns.

Growing into a Town

Over many centuries, Sant Feliu became the most important part of the barony. It had more people and produced more crafts than other areas. Because of this, the people of Sant Feliu wanted to be independent from the Montbui barony.

After asking many times, and when the political situation was right, their wish came true. In 1793, King Charles IV gave Sant Feliu de Codines the special title of Vila. This meant it was officially recognized as a town, starting on December 8, 1799.

How the Town Developed

The town first grew around its main church. This area was called the Sagrera neighborhood, which means "sacred land." Today, you can still see narrow streets and old buildings there.

As the town grew, other important neighborhoods formed. These included Serrat de Vic and Venderia (also called Revenderia). For a while, there was a strong rivalry between these two neighborhoods. The Venderia even built its own bell tower in 1796!

Eventually, the rivalry faded away. More neighborhoods and living areas were built, forming the Sant Feliu de Codines we see today.

A Place to Live and Relax

Sant Feliu has a mostly dry climate and beautiful natural surroundings. It is also close to bigger cities. These things made it a popular place for people to live and travel to in the late 1800s. It became known as a "bedroom community," where people live but might work in a nearby larger city.

Sant Feliu de Codines

Famous Visitors to Sant Feliu

Antoni Gaudí's Visit

One very famous person who visited Sant Feliu was Antoni Gaudí. He was a brilliant architect known for his unique buildings. Gaudí designed the banner for the local music group, the Orfeó Feliuà. You can see this special banner at the Can Xifreda Municipal Museum.

Dr. Bartomeu Robert's Recommendation

Dr. Bartomeu Robert also enjoyed the good climate of Sant Feliu. He even said it was the best town in the Vallès region. He often told his patients to spend time there to help them get better from their illnesses.

Pompeu Fabra and Other Important Figures

Another important visitor was Pompeu Fabra, a famous expert in languages. He spent a summer in a house called Can Viladomat. From there, he had to leave the country on January 24, 1939, because of the Spanish Civil War. In 2016, a special plaque was placed on the house to remember this event.

Other important people who visited include politicians Manuel Carrasco i Formiguera and Francesc Cambó. There was also the thinker and writer Jaume Balmes. The local secondary school is named after Manuel Carrasco i Formiguera. The primary school is named after Jaume Balmes, who wrote a famous book called El Criterio nearby.

Population of Sant Feliu

Images for kids

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  Sant Feliu de Codines skyline

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  Flag of Sant Feliu de Codines

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  Coat of arms of Sant Feliu de Codines

See also

In Spanish: San Felíu de Codinas para niños