Vallgorguina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vallgorguina
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Vallès Oriental
Area
• Total	22.1 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Elevation	222 m (728 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	2,854
• Density	129.14/km2 (334.5/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Vallgorguinenc, vallgorguinenca

Vallgorguina is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. The town is located in a beautiful valley. This valley sits between two mountain ranges. These ranges are known as el Corredor and Montnegre.

Vallgorguina is part of the Vallès Oriental region. This region is called a comarca in Catalonia. The town is connected by local roads. You can easily travel to nearby towns like Sant Celoni and Arenys de Munt.

Exploring Vallgorguina

Vallgorguina is a great place for outdoor adventures. A famous long-distance walking path goes right through the town. This path is called the GR 92. It follows the Mediterranean coast of Spain.

Walking the GR 92 Footpath

The GR 92 footpath has a special stop in Vallgorguina. From here, you can walk in two directions. If you head north, the path leads to Hortsavinyà. This part of the trail is about 17.4 kilometers long.

If you choose to go south, the path takes you to Coll de Can Bordoi. This section of the trail is about 14.3 kilometers long. The GR 92 offers amazing views and a chance to explore nature.

How Many People Live Here?

The study of how many people live in a place is called demography. It also looks at how populations change over time. Vallgorguina has seen its population change quite a bit.

Population Changes Over Time

In 1900, about 708 people lived in Vallgorguina. By 1970, the number had gone down to 429 people. However, the population has grown since then. In 2008, there were 2,404 people living in Vallgorguina. More recently, in 2018, the population was 2,854.