Mataró
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Mataró is the capital of the Maresme county in Catalonia, Spain, situated on the Mediterranean coast. The town features significant Roman archaeological remains, including the ancient village of Iluro and a first-century BC bath house. It is historically notable for hosting the first railway line in peninsular Spain, which connected the town to Barcelona.
Statistics
Area
22.50 km²
Population
131,683