El Bruc

In today's world, El Bruc has taken a leading role both in everyday life and in the professional sphere. With the advancement of technology and globalization, El Bruc has become a topic of constant interest, generating debates, research and new ways of approaching it. From its influence on society to its implications on the economy, El Bruc has impacted in various ways, transforming not only the way we interact, but also the way we think and relate to the environment. In this article, we will explore some of the most relevant facets of El Bruc, analyzing its importance and its evolution over time.

El Bruc
Municipality
"The Drummer" monument, el Bruc
"The Drummer" monument, el Bruc
Coat of arms of El Bruc
Coat of arms
El Bruc is located in Province of Barcelona
El Bruc
El Bruc
Location in Catalonia
El Bruc is located in Spain
El Bruc
El Bruc
El Bruc (Spain)
Coordinates: 41°34′57″N 1°46′52″E / 41.58250°N 1.78111°E / 41.58250; 1.78111
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaAnoia
Government
 • MayorEnric Canela Vallès (2015)[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
47.2 km2 (18.2 sq mi)
Elevation
489 m (1,604 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
 • Total
2,027
 • Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bruquetà, bruquetana
Websitewww.bruc.cat

El Bruc (Catalan pronunciation: [əl ˈβɾuk]; Spanish: Bruch) is a municipality in the comarca of the Anoia in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the side of Montserrat, of which the north-western third is within the municipality. A local road connects the village with the main N-II road from Barcelona to Lleida, and to Monistrol de Montserrat via the monastery.

It was the site of the Battles of the Bruch between France and Spain in 1808.

Demography

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
1186 1053 798 774 707 1743

References

  1. ^ "Ajuntament del Bruc". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. ^ "El municipi en xifres: El Bruc". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
  3. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  • 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).
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