Santa Maria de Martorelles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santa Maria de Martorelles
Municipality
Santa Maria de Martorelles
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Vallès Oriental
Area
• Total	4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	882
• Density	196.0/km2 (508/sq mi)

Santa Maria de Martorelles is a small village located in the province of Barcelona, which is part of the Catalonia region in Spain. It is a municipality, which means it's like a local government area.

About Santa Maria de Martorelles

This charming village is a part of the Vallès Oriental area, known for its beautiful landscapes. It's a place where you can find a mix of nature and quiet village life.

Location and Geography

Santa Maria de Martorelles is situated in the northeastern part of Spain. It's not far from the big city of Barcelona. The village covers a small area of about 4.5 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 450 football fields! Its location in Catalonia means it has a Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters.

Population and Community

In 2018, about 882 people lived in Santa Maria de Martorelles. This makes it a small and close-knit community. The people who live here are part of the larger Catalan culture, which has its own unique language and traditions. The village was officially established as a municipality in 1927.

Local Government

Like all municipalities, Santa Maria de Martorelles has a local government that helps run the village. The head of the local government is called the mayor. As of 2015, the mayor was Julián Trapero Frias. The local government helps with things like keeping the village clean, managing local services, and making decisions for the community.

See also

• In Spanish: Santa María de Martorellas de Arriba para niños