Viladecans facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viladecans
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Municipality
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Town hall, Viladecans
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 Viladecans
Location in Province of Barcelona
Viladecans
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Baix Llobregat | ||
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| • Total | 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 66,168 | ||
| • Density | 3,244/km2 (8,401/sq mi) | ||
Viladecans is a lively town located in Spain, very close to the big city of Barcelona. It sits right on the beautiful coast of the Mediterranean Sea. You can find it nestled between other towns like Sant Boi de Llobregat and Gavà.
This town is a busy place with many schools, around 13 or 14 of them! It also has a lot of sports teams, with about 30 to 40 groups playing different games. These include football, basketball, baseball, softball, and gymnastics. Viladecans even has its own hospital, which helps people from the town and nearby areas.
How Many People Live Here?
Viladecans has grown a lot over the years. Back in 1900, only about 1,194 people lived here. By 1970, the population had jumped to over 24,000! In 2010, more than 64,000 people called Viladecans home. This shows how much the town has developed and become a popular place to live.
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2005 |
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| 1194 | 2990 | 4294 | 24,483 | 45,071 | 64,077 |
Famous People from Viladecans
Some amazing athletes have connections to Viladecans!
- Enrique Cortés Pes: He is an Olympic baseball player.
- Gervasio Deferr: This Olympic gymnast used to live in Viladecans. He is famous for winning medals in the Olympic Games.
- María Vasco: She is an Olympic race walker. This means she competes in a special kind of fast walking race.
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See also
In Spanish: Viladecans para niños
