Arenys de Munt

{{Infobox settlement

| name = Arenys de Munt

| native_name =

| settlement_type = Municipality

| image_skyline = Arenys de Munt - La Riera.jpg

| imagesize =

| image_alt =

| image_caption =

| image_flag =

| flag_size =

| flag_alt =

| image_shield = Escut arenys.png

| shield_size =

| shield_alt =

| nickname =

| motto =

| pushpin_map = Catalonia#Spain

| pushpin_label_position =

| pushpin_map_alt =

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Catalonia

| pushpin_label_position1 =

| coordinates = {{coord|41.610|2.540|region:ES-CT_type:city|display=inline,title}}

| coordinates_footnotes =

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = {{flag|Spain}}

| subdivision_type1 = Community

| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Catalonia}}

| subdivision_type2 = Province

| subdivision_name2 = Barcelona

| subdivision_type3 = Comarca

| subdivision_name3 = Maresme

| established_title =

| established_date =

| leader_party =

| leader_title = Mayor

| leader_name = Joan Rabasseda Ferrer (2015){{cite web|url=http://aplicacions.municat.gencat.cat/index.php?page=consulta&mostraEns=0800760009|title=Ajuntament d'Arenys de Munt|publisher=Generalitat of Catalonia|access-date=2015-11-13}}

| area_footnotes ={{cite web|url=http://www.idescat.cat/emex/?lang=en&id=080076|title=El municipi en xifres: Arenys de Munt|publisher=Statistical Institute of Catalonia|access-date=2015-11-23}}

| area_total_km2 = 21.3

| elevation_footnotes =

| elevation_m = 121

| population_as_of = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}

| population_footnotes = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}

| population_total = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_total}}

| population_density_km2 = auto

| population_demonyms = Arenyenc, arenyenca

| population_note =

| postal_code_type =

| postal_code =

| area_code_type =

| area_code =

| website ={{url|arenysdemunt.cat}}

| footnotes =

}}

Arenys de Munt ({{IPA|ca|əˈɾɛɲz ðə ˈmun}}, {{IPA|ca|əˈɾɛɲʒ ðə ˈmun|local}}, arenys being Catalan for "sands (of a seasonal creek)", and de munt for "up hill" as opposed to Arenys de Mar, "sands by the sea") is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated inland from the coast, in the {{lang|es|el Corredor}} range and including the peak of el Montalt (595 m). It retains a textile industry specialised in the production of towels, and is also known for the production of strawberries, cherries and liqueurs. The B-511 road links the town with Arenys de Mar, Vallgorguina and Sant Celoni.

It is also the hometown of actor Daniel Brühl.{{cite web|url=http://www.videoclubmadison.com/actor/daniel-bruhl.html|title=Videoclubmadison.com|website=Videoclubmadison.com|access-date=11 August 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717195936/http://www.videoclubmadison.com/actor/daniel-bruhl.html|archive-date=17 July 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.myetymology.com/encyclopedia/Daniel_Br%C3%BChl.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714142758/http://www.myetymology.com/encyclopedia/Daniel_Br%C3%BChl.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2011|title=Loading...|website=Myetymology.com|access-date=11 August 2017}}

Politics

File:Catalonia ArenysDeMunt Ajuntament 1848.jpg

On September 13, 2009, the municipality held a symbolic referendum (with no legal status under the Spanish Constitution) on self-determination and independence for Catalonia. The participation rate was 41% (33% of the town's entire population, including those under the voting age{{cite web|url=http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/Arenys/vota/masivamente/favor/independencia/Cataluna/elpepuesp/20090913elpepunac_1/Tes|title=Arenys vota masivamente a favor de la independencia de Cataluña|date=13 September 2009|website=Elpais.com|access-date=11 August 2017}}). Over 96% of participating voters cast ballots in favour of independence.{{cite web |url=http://www.avui.cat/cat/notices/2009/09/arenys_vota_independencia_71551.php |title=El Punt Avui - Notícia: Arenys vota independència |access-date=2009-09-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115191008/http://www.avui.cat/cat/notices/2009/09/arenys_vota_independencia_71551.php |archive-date=2013-01-15 }} The referendum gave momentum to a movement for similar consultations to be held in other municipalities across Catalonia, including a co-ordinated vote in multiple municipalities, which was held a week later, on December 13.{{contradict-inline|date=April 2017|should this be 'gave initiative' as further such votes took place}}{{cite web |url=http://www.avui.cat/cat/notices/2009/09/el_dia_de_la_constitucio_per_al_gran_referendum_71556.php |title=El dia de la Constitució, possible data per al gran referèndum |access-date=2009-09-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922220458/http://www.avui.cat/cat/notices/2009/09/el_dia_de_la_constitucio_per_al_gran_referendum_71556.php |archive-date=2009-09-22 }}

Demography

{{infobox catalan city demography

| pop_1900=3003

| pop_1930=3232

| pop_1950=3066

| pop_1970=4023

| pop_1986=4654

| pop_latest=7807

| latest_year=2007}}

See also

References

{{Reflist}}

Bibliography

  • 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).