Vilassar de Mar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vilassar de Mar
Municipality
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Maresme
Area
• Total	4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Elevation	10 m (30 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	20,764
• Density	5,190/km2 (13,440/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Vilassarenc, vilassarenca

Vilassar de Mar is a lovely town in Catalonia, Spain. It's located right on the coast, nestled between Premià de Mar and Cabrera de Mar. This charming place is just northeast of the big city of Barcelona.

Vilassar de Mar is a popular spot for tourists. Many people also live here and travel to Barcelona for work or school. The town is also famous for its horticulture, which means growing plants and flowers. You can easily reach Vilassar de Mar by the main N-II road or by train using the RENFE railway line. A local road also connects the town to the C-32 autopista, making it easy to get to nearby Vilassar de Dalt, Mataró, and Barcelona. A well-known canned food company called DANI started here, founded by a local family.

How Many People Live in Vilassar de Mar?

Vilassar de Mar has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how its population has changed:

Schools in Vilassar de Mar

Education is important in Vilassar de Mar. The town has several schools for different age groups.

Primary Schools for Young Learners

Younger students attend these primary schools:

• [Escola del Mar]
• [Escola els Alocs]
• [Escola Pérez Sala]
• [Escola Vaixell Burriac]
• [Franciscanes Vilassar de Mar] (This is a private school)

High Schools for Teens

For older students, there are two main high schools:

• [Institut Pere Ribot]
• [Institut Vilatzara]

Famous People from Vilassar de Mar

Many talented people have come from Vilassar de Mar. Here are a few you might know:

• Àlex Casademunt, a singer
• Bad Gyal, another popular singer
• Mushkaa, also a singer
• Ona Batlle, a well-known footballer
• Wyke van Weelden [nl], a singer
• Rita Payés, a jazz musician
• David Solans, an actor

See also

In Spanish: Vilassar de Mar para niños