Sant Vicenç dels Horts facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sant Vicenç dels Horts
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Baix Llobregat
Area
• Total	9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	27,901
• Density	3,066/km2 (7,940/sq mi)

Sant Vicenç dels Horts is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the Province of Barcelona. The town sits on the right side of the Llobregat river. It is also on the N-340 road, which connects it to other towns.

Sant Vicenç dels Horts has good transport links. Important train lines pass through the town. The train station is served by FGC trains. These include services like S3, S4, S8, S9, R5, and R6.

Exploring Sant Vicenç dels Horts

Ancient History and Trails

Sant Vicenç dels Horts has a long history. You can still see parts of an ancient Iberic village. These remains are found at a place called Puig Castellar. The Iberians were an old civilization in Spain.

The town is also a stop on the GR 92 long-distance footpath. This path follows the Mediterranean coast of Spain. It is a great way to explore the area on foot.

Walking the GR 92 Footpath

The GR 92 footpath has different sections. From Sant Vicenç dels Horts, you can walk north. This part goes to Baixador de Vallvidrera station. It is about 13.6 kilometers long.

You can also walk south from the town. This section leads to Bruguers. It is a bit longer, about 16.2 kilometers. These trails offer a chance to see the local nature.

Understanding the Population

How Many People Live Here?

The word "demography" means studying how populations change. This includes how many people live in a place. It also looks at how the population grows or shrinks over time.

Sant Vicenç dels Horts has seen its population change a lot. In 1900, there were about 1,809 people. By 1970, the population had grown to over 14,500. In 2002, it was around 26,008 people. This shows how much the town has developed.