Cardedeu

Cardedeu (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌkaɾðəˈðɛw]) is a small town in the comarca of Vallès Oriental in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It is near Granollers, the capital of Vallès Oriental, and it is placed between Serralada Litoral and Montseny.

Cardedeu
Municipality
Cardedeu
Location in Catalonia
Cardedeu
Cardedeu (Spain)
Coordinates: 41°38′26″N 2°21′34″E
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaVallès Oriental
Government
  MayorEnric Olivé Manté (2015)
Area
  Total12.1 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Elevation
193 m (633 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total18,165
  Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Cardedeuenc, cardedeuenca
Websitecardedeu.cat

Cardedeu is a small town of medieval origin, with the first written reference known dated in the year 941.

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