Vilanova del Camí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vilanova del Camí
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Municipality
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Church of St. Hilarius.
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 Vilanova del Camí
Location in Province of Barcelona
Vilanova del Camí
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | ||
| Comarca | Anoia | ||
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| • Total | 10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 12,361 | ||
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,108/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Vilanovíns | ||
| Postal code |
08788
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Vilanova del Camí is a town in Catalonia, Spain. It is a municipality in the Anoia region. The name of the town means "New Town of the Route." This refers to an old road that connected Igualada to Vilafranca del Penedès. Today, this road is known as the C-244.
The town is located in the center of the Òdena Basin. It sits just southeast of Igualada. Vilanova del Camí is an important place for the area. It has several large industrial parks. These parks provide many jobs for people living in the town and nearby.
Exploring Vilanova del Camí
Vilanova del Camí is a lively town. It has a population of over 12,000 people. The people who live here are called Vilanovíns. The town covers an area of about 10.3 square kilometers. It is located about 302 meters above sea level. The current mayor of Vilanova del Camí is Noemi Trucharte Cervera. She helps lead the town and make important decisions for its residents.
Getting Around Vilanova
Getting around Vilanova del Camí is easy. The town is served by a train station. This station is part of the FGC railway line R6. This train line connects Vilanova del Camí with bigger cities. You can travel to Barcelona and Martorell from here. It also connects to Igualada, which is very close by. The train stops in both directions, making travel convenient.
Friends Around the World
Vilanova del Camí has special connections with other towns in different countries. These are called "twin towns." It means they share friendly relationships and often learn from each other. Vilanova del Camí is twinned with two towns:
Calcinaia, which is in Italy.
Amilly, which is in France.
See also
In Spanish: Vilanova del Camí para niños
