Montgat |
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Flag | Coat of arms | |
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Autonomous community |
Catalonia |
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Comarca |
Maresme |
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Government |
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Area |
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• Total |
2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi) |
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Elevation |
20 m (70 ft) |
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Population |
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• Total |
10.197 (2,008) |
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• Density |
3.314/km2 (8.58/sq mi) |
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Montgat (Catalan pronunciation: [muŋˈɡat]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme in
Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coast between Badalona (Barcelonès) and El Masnou, to the north-east of
Barcelona. The town is both a tourist centre and a (somewhat exclusive) dormitory town for Barcelona. The A-19
autopista, the main N-II road and a RENFE railway line run through the town.
Demography
1900 |
1930 |
1950 |
1970 |
1986 |
2007 |
n/a |
n/a |
2911 |
5020 |
7276 |
9778 |
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).
External links
Coordinates: 41°28′N 2°18′E / 41.467°N 2.300°E / 41.467; 2.300