Alella (Catalan pronunciation: [əˈleʎə]) is a village in the comarca of Maresme in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coast on the southwest side of the granite Catalan Coastal Range. The town is known for its wines, cava and perfumes, but is also a commuter town for nearby Barcelona.
Alella | |
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Sant Feliu Church | |
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Coordinates: 41.495°N 2.296°E / 41.495; 2.296 | |
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Province | Barcelona |
Comarca | Maresme |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marc Almendro Campillo |
Area | |
• Total | 9.676 km2 (3.736 sq mi) |
Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
Population (November 1, 2011) | |
• Total | 9,582 |
• Density | 990.3/km2 (2,565/sq mi) |
Demonyms | Alellenc, alellenca |
Postal code | 08328 |
Area code | 080039 |
Website | alella |
What used to be the old Roman Road (Via Augusta), uniting Rome and Andalusia, is still today a narrow road running through the village.
According to Spanish census data,[1] this is the population of Alella in recent years.
1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2011 |
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3,381 | 6,895 | 8,470 | 9,582 |
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