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Sant Pere de Vilamajor is a charming village located in the Province of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. It's a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government, similar to a small town. This lovely place is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its rich history.

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Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Municipality
The tower of the castle of Vilamajor
The tower of the castle of Vilamajor
Flag of Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Flag
Coat of arms of Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Coat of arms
Sant Pere de Vilamajor is located in Province of Barcelona
Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Location in Province of Barcelona
Sant Pere de Vilamajor is located in Spain
Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Flag of Barcelona province(official).svg Barcelona
Comarca Vallès Oriental
Area
 • Total 34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 4,371
 • Density 125.97/km2 (326.2/sq mi)

About Sant Pere de Vilamajor

Sant Pere de Vilamajor is a small community in the Vallès Oriental area of Catalonia. It's nestled in a beautiful natural setting. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and connection to nature.

Where is Sant Pere de Vilamajor?

This municipality is located in the northeastern part of Spain. It is part of the Province of Barcelona. This province is one of the four provinces that make up Catalonia. Catalonia is an autonomous community within Spain.

What is the size of the village?

The municipality covers an area of about 34.7 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of 3,470 football fields! It's a good amount of space for both the village and its surrounding natural areas.

Who lives in Sant Pere de Vilamajor?

In 2018, the population of Sant Pere de Vilamajor was 4,371 people. This means it's a relatively small community. Living in a smaller village often means people know their neighbors well.

What is the government like?

Like all municipalities, Sant Pere de Vilamajor has a local government. The head of the government is called the Mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the community. In 2015, the mayor was Pamela Isús Sauri.

What is the history of the area?

Sant Pere de Vilamajor has a long history. One of its most famous landmarks is the tower of the castle of Vilamajor. Castles are old buildings that were used for defense. They tell us a lot about how people lived many years ago. Exploring old castles can be like stepping back in time!

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The tower of the castle of Vilamajor, a historic landmark in the village.
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