Sant Joan de Vilatorrada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sant Joan de Vilatorrada
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Municipality
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Sant Joan
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 Sant Joan de Vilatorrada
Location in Province of Barcelona
Sant Joan de Vilatorrada
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Bages | ||
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| • Total | 16.4 km2 (6.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,820 | ||
| • Density | 659.8/km2 (1,709/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Santjoanenc, santjoanenca | ||
Sant Joan de Vilatorrada is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is a type of local area called a "municipality." This town is part of a region known as the Bages comarca. It is about 50 kilometers away from the big city of Barcelona.
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Where is Sant Joan de Vilatorrada?
Sant Joan de Vilatorrada is located in a beautiful part of Spain. It's only about 3 kilometers from Manresa. Manresa is the main city of the Bages area.
Neighboring Towns
The town shares its borders with several other places. To the north, you'll find Sant Mateu de Bages and Callús. To the northeast is Santpedor. On the east side, it borders Sant Fruitós de Bages. To the southeast, it's next to Manresa, and to the west, it borders Fonollosa.
Who Lives in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada?
In 2018, about 10,820 people lived in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada. People who live here are called "Santjoanenc" (for boys and men) or "Santjoanenca" (for girls and women).
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor is the leader of the town. They help make decisions and manage the town's services. As of 2019, the mayor of Sant Joan de Vilatorrada is Jordi Solernou i Vilalta.
Notable People
Some interesting people come from Sant Joan de Vilatorrada.
- The Missing Leech, whose real name is Maurici Ribera, is a musician known for his "anti-folk" style.
Images for kids
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A view of Sant Joan de Vilatorrada.
See also
In Spanish: San Juan de Torruella para niños
