Cassà de la Selva

Cassà de la Selva
Municipality

St. Martin's parish church, Cassà de la Selva

Coat of arms
Cassà de la Selva
Cassà de la Selva

Location in Catalonia

Coordinates: 41°53′21″N 2°52′38″E / 41.88917°N 2.87722°E / 41.88917; 2.87722Coordinates: 41°53′21″N 2°52′38″E / 41.88917°N 2.87722°E / 41.88917; 2.87722
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Girona
Comarca Gironès
Government
 • Mayor Martí Vallès Prats (2015)[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 45.2 km2 (17.5 sq mi)
Elevation 137 m (449 ft)
Population (2014)[1]
 • Total 9,922
 • Density 220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cassanenc, cassanenca
Website www.cassa.cat

Cassà de la Selva is a municipality in the comarca of the Gironès in Catalonia, It is linked to Girona and to the Baix Empordà by the C-65 road. During the 20th century it was known for the production of cork and derived articles. With an increasing population of 9,200 citizens, this municipality is located 12 km south of Girona and 20 km west of the Mediterranean sea.

Transport

The nearest train station is at Caldes de Malavella (8 km), and the Girona-Costa Brava Airport is at 10 km. There is a bus line that connects this town with Girona and Costa Brava towns such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Platja d'Aro or Palamós.

Demography

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2006
4969 5058 4665 6120 7100 8780

Town twinning

References

  1. 1 2 "Ajuntament de Cassà de la Selva". Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  2. ↑ "El municipi en xifres: Cassà de la Selva". Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.

External links

 Campllong Llambilles Cruïlles, Monells i Sant Sadurní de l'Heura
Sant Andreu Salou Santa Cristina d'Aro
   Cassà de la Selva  
Caldes de Malavella Llagostera


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