Vilassar de Mar | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Location in Catalonia | ||
Coordinates: 41°30′22″N 2°23′28″E / 41.506°N 2.391°ECoordinates: 41°30′22″N 2°23′28″E / 41.506°N 2.391°E | ||
Country | Spain | |
Community | Catalonia | |
Province | Barcelona | |
Comarca | Maresme | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Damià Del Clot Trias (2015) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | |
Population (2014) | ||
• Total | 20,185 | |
• Density | 5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Vilassarenc, vilassarenca | |
Website | www |
Vilassar de Mar (Catalan pronunciation: [biɫəˈsa ðə ˈmar]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coast between Premià de Mar and Cabrera de Mar, to the north-east of Barcelona. The town is both a tourist centre and a dormitory town for Barcelona, and is also known for its horticulture. The main N-II road and a RENFE railway line run through the town, while a local road connects the municipality with the C-32 autopista at Vilassar de Dalt and Mataró and Barcelona. The famous canned food company DANI is based in Vilassar de Mar coming from a Vilassar family.