Alella

For the Alella wine region around this town, see Alella (DO).
Alella
Municipality

Coat of arms
Alella

Location in Catalonia

Alella

Location of Alella within Spain

Coordinates: 41°29′42″N 2°17′46″E / 41.495°N 2.296°E / 41.495; 2.296Coordinates: 41°29′42″N 2°17′46″E / 41.495°N 2.296°E / 41.495; 2.296
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Barcelona
Comarca Maresme
Government
  Mayor Andreu Francisco Roger (2015)[1]
Area[2]
  Total 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation 90 m (300 ft)
Population (2014)[1]
  Total 9,651
  Density 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Alellenc, alellenca
Website alella.cat

Alella (Catalan pronunciation: [əˈɫeʎə]) is a village in the comarca (shire) of Maresme in Catalunya, Spain. It is situated on the coast on the south-west side of the granite Litoral range. The town is known for its wines, cava and perfumes, but is also a commuter town for nearby Barcelona. What used to be the old Roman Road (Via Augusta) uniting Rome and Andalusia, is still today a narrow road running through the village.

Demography

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
1370 1597 1572 2300 5287 8998

Notable natives

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