Aiguafreda, Spain

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Aiguafreda (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌajɣwəˈfɾɛðə]) is a municipality in the comarca of Vallès Oriental, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located near the Montseny massif. It has a population of 2,190 and occupies an area of 7.96 km².

Aiguafreda
Panoramic view
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Aiguafreda is located in Province of Barcelona
Aiguafreda
Aiguafreda
Location in Catalonia
Aiguafreda is located in Spain
Aiguafreda
Aiguafreda
Aiguafreda (Spain)
Coordinates: 41°46′9″N 2°15′16″E / 41.76917°N 2.25444°E / 41.76917; 2.25444
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaVallès Oriental
Government
 • MayorMiquel Parella Codina
Area
 • Total7.997 km2 (3.088 sq mi)
Population
 (November 1, 2011)
 • Total2,469
 • Density308.7/km2 (800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code
08591
Area code080142
WebsiteOfficial website

The principal economic activities are tourism and the textile industry.

There is a large dolmen located in the center of the property of can Brull, and the church of Aiguafreda de Dalt, founded by the abbess Emma, daughter of the count Wilfred the Hairy.

Demography

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According to Spanish census data,[1] this is the population of Aiguafreda in recent years.

1981 1991 2001 2011
2,034 2,063 2,155 2,469

References

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  • Panareda Clopés, Josep Maria; Rios Calvet, Jaume; Rabella Vives, Josep Maria (1989). Guia de Catalunya, Barcelona: Caixa de Catalunya. ISBN 84-87135-02-1 (Catalan).
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