Vilanova i la Geltrú
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Vilanova i la Geltrú is the capital of Garraf comarca, located in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The city's history stems from the merging of the medieval center of La Geltrú with the newer settlement of Vilanova. Josep Tomàs Ventosa Soler, a textile magnate, significantly funded the town's development in the 19th century.
Statistics
Area
34.00 km²
Population
71,641