Arenys de Munt
| Arenys de Munt | ||
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  Arenys de Munt  Arenys de Munt Location in Catalonia | ||
| Coordinates: 41°36′36″N 2°32′24″E / 41.610°N 2.540°ECoordinates: 41°36′36″N 2°32′24″E / 41.610°N 2.540°E | ||
| Country |
 Spain | |
| Community |
 Catalonia | |
| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Maresme | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Joan Rabasseda Ferrer (2015)[1] | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) | |
| Population (2014)[1] | ||
| • Total | 8,654 | |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Arenyenc, arenyenca | |
| Website |
arenysdemunt | |
Arenys de Munt (Catalan pronunciation: [əˈɾɛɲz ðə ˈmun], arenys being Catalan for "sands (of a seasonal creek)", and de munt for "up hill" as opposed to Arenys de Mar, "sands by the sea") is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated inland from the coast, in the el Corredor range and including the peak of el Montalt (595 m). It retains a textile industry specialised in the production of towels, and is also known for the production of strawberries, cherries and liqueurs. The B-511 road links the town with Arenys de Mar, Vallgorguina and Sant Celoni.
It is also the hometown of actor Daniel Brühl[3][4] and footballer Cesc Fàbregas.
Politics
On September 13, 2009, the municipality held a symbolic referendum (with no legal status under the Spanish Constitution) on self-determination and independence for Catalonia. The participation rate was 41% (33% of the town's entire population, including those under the voting age [5]). Over 96% of participating voters cast ballots in favour of independence.[6] The referendum gave inertia to a movement for similar consultations to be held in other municipalities across Catalonia, including a co-ordinated vote in multiple municipalities, which was held a week later, on December 13. [7]
Demography
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
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| 3003 | 3232 | 3066 | 4023 | 4654 | 7807 |
See also
References
- Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). Guia de Catalunya, Barcelona:Caixa de Catalunya. ISBN 84-87135-01-3 (Spanish). ISBN 84-87135-02-1 (Catalan).
- 1 2 "Ajuntament d'Arenys de Munt". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
- ↑ "El municipi en xifres: Arenys de Munt". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- ↑ Biography of Daniel Brühl
- ↑ Hometown of Daniel Brühl
- ↑ http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/Arenys/vota/masivamente/favor/independencia/Cataluna/elpepuesp/20090913elpepunac_1/Tes
- ↑ Arenys vota independència, AVUI.cat, September 14th 2009
- ↑ El dia de la Constitució, per al gran referèndum, AVUI.cat, September 14th 2009
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Arenys de Munt. |
- Official website (Catalan)
- Information - Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan)
- Statistical information - Institut d'Estadística de Catalunya (Catalan)
- Interesting Historic and Artistic places in Arenys de Munt (Catalan)
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Vallgorguina | Sant Iscle de Vallalta | | |
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Canet de Mar | ||
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| Sant Vicenç de Montalt | Arenys de Mar |
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