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Municipality | ||
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Location in Catalonia | ||
Coordinates: 41°58′34″N 2°47′17″E / 41.97611°N 2.78806°ECoordinates: 41°58′34″N 2°47′17″E / 41.97611°N 2.78806°E | ||
Country | Spain | |
Community | Catalonia | |
Province | Girona | |
Comarca | Gironès | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Jordi Viñas Xifra (2015) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | |
Population (2014) | ||
• Total | 30,103 | |
• Density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Saltenc, saltenca | |
Website | viladesalt |
Largest groups of foreign residents | |
Nationality | Population (2013) |
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Morocco | 5,032 |
Gambia | 1,863 |
Honduras | 1,272 |
Mali | 728 |
Senegal | 554 |
Salt (Catalan pronunciation: [sáɫ]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Gironès in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the right bank of the Ter next to Girona, with which it was merged from 1974 to 1984. The A-7 autopista and N-141 road pass through the municipality.
Salt is known for its elevated ethnic diversity. Over 77 nationalities are represented in the population of Salt: In 2011, 17,739 (56 %) were Spanish, 5,032 (15%) were Moroccan; 1,863 (6%) Gambians; 1,272 (4%) Honduran; 728 (2%) Malian, and 554 (1.7%) Senegalese.
Salt is the home of Gas Gas, who manufacture and export off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles worldwide from their Salt base.