Martorell

Martorell (Catalan pronunciation: [məɾtuˈɾeʎ]) is a municipality, county, and city that forms part of the Baix Llobregat comarca, in Catalonia, Spain, primarily known for its medieval Devil's bridge. It lies at the confluence of the Llobregat and Anoia rivers.

Martorell
Martorell
Location in Catalonia
Martorell
Martorell (Spain)
Coordinates: 41.477°N 1.928°E / 41.477; 1.928
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaBaix Llobregat
Government
  MayorXavier Fonollosa Comas (2015)
Area
  Total12.8 km2 (4.9 sq mi)
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total27,850
  Density2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi)
Websitemartorell.cat

It has three railway stations - one on the Renfe line from Manresa to Sant Vicenç de Calders (via Barcelona and Vilafranca del Penedès) called "Martorell", and three on the FGC line from Barcelona to Manresa called "Martorell-Vila", "Martorell-Enllaç" and "Martorell-Central".

Martorell is home to the SEAT corporate headquarters and automobile factory, where the SEAT Ibiza, Leon, Arona and Audi A1 are manufactured.

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