Santa Maria de Palautordera
Santa María de Palautordera (Catalan pronunciation:[ˈsantəməˈɾi.əðəpəˌlawtuɾˈðeɾə]) is a village and municipality in the comarca of Vallès Oriental in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.
Geography
The village is situated in the valley of the River Tordera, at the foot of the Montseny Massif. The vegetation is predominantly pine and oak woods.
Demographics
The population of Santa María de Palautordera as measured by the Town Hall was 9,103 in 2015. The Municipal Population Register[4] has been produced annually since 1998 and demonstrates the change in population:
| Year | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4,700 | 4,495 | 9,195 |
| 2008 | 4,445 | 4,169 | 8,614 |
| 2003 | 3,779 | 3,539 | 7,318 |
| 1998 | 2,916 | 2,879 | 5,795 |
Transport
Santa María de Palautordera is served by its own station (simply called Palautordera) on the Rodalies de Catalunyaregional rail system. The system is currently operated by the Catalan Government.
Notable people
- David Davis Cámara, international handball player for Spain.
- Joan Cañellas, international handball player for Spain.
Twin towns
Santa María de Palautordera is twinned with:
References
- ↑"Ajuntament de Santa Maria de Palautordera". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
- ↑"El municipi en xifres: Santa Maria de Palautordera". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- ↑National Statistics Institute (13 December 2025). "Municipal Register of Spain of 2025".
- ↑"Municipal Population Register: Santa María de Palautordera". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
External links
- Town Hall website (in Catalan)
- Government data pages(in Catalan)
- Municipalities in Vallès Oriental
- Province of Barcelona geography stubs