Santa Coloma de Cervelló facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Coloma de Cervelló
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Municipality
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Crypt of Colònia Güell
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 Santa Coloma de Cervelló
Location in Province of Barcelona
Santa Coloma de Cervelló
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | .svg){kind=small} Barcelona |
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| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | ||
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| • Total | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,179 | ||
| • Density | 1,091/km2 (2,824/sq mi) | ||
Santa Coloma de Cervelló is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Baix Llobregat area in the Province of Barcelona. In 2018, about 8,179 people lived there.
The town has three main parts. These include the town center, the Colònia Güell area, and other neighborhoods where people live. Colònia Güell was once a special kind of factory town.
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What is Colònia Güell?
Colònia Güell was built around a textile factory. It was a place where factory workers and their families lived. It had homes, a school, a hospital, and even a church. This helped the workers have everything they needed close by.
The Famous Church
One of the most important buildings in Colònia Güell is its church. It was designed by the very famous architect Antoni Gaudí. He is known for his unique and amazing buildings, like the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The Church of Colònia Güell is a great example of his early work.
Where is Santa Coloma de Cervelló?
Santa Coloma de Cervelló is in the northeastern part of Spain. It is close to the big city of Barcelona. This location makes it easy to visit other interesting places in Catalonia.
Who Leads the Town?
The town is led by a person called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community. As of now, the Mayor of Santa Coloma de Cervelló is Anna Martinez.
