Arbúcies, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain
🇪🇸 Arbúcies is a village in the province of Girona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 86.24 square km (33.30 sq mi).
History Arbúcies was populated by the Iberians and later by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, when feudalism was established, Montsoriu Castle and viscounts of Cabrera were very important.
The Battle of Arbúcies took place on 14 January 1714 during the War of the Spanish Succession between the militia of the surrounding area, supporters of Archduke Charles of Austria, and the Walloon forces of the Duke of Anjou. The clash took place near the Arbúcies stream, against a 15th-century mill. Bourbon troops, en route from Hostalric to Vic, were totally defeated and lost six flags. The town of Arbúcies was completely burnt in the wave of repression unleashed by the Duke of Pópoli.
Economy Arbúcies' main industry is the manufacturing of bus chassis. The principal manufacturing companies of Spain are located in Arbúcies: Beulas, Ayats, Indcar, and Noge.
The other important industry in the village is Jocavi, a textile company that manufactures clothes for women and exports to all Europe.
Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Arbúcies has a population of over 6,481 people. Arbúcies also forms part of the wider Selva District which has a population of over 170,249 people. Arbúcies is situated near Santa Coloma de Farners.
Twin Towns - Sister Cities Arbúcies has links with:
🇫🇷 Florac-Trois-Rivières, France🇪🇸 Santa Coloma de Farners 41.85
🇺🇸 Scottsbluff 41.867
🇫🇷 Villepinte 2.541
🇫🇷 Marne-la-Vallée 2.553
🇫🇷 Noisy-le-Grand 2.562
🇫🇷 Savigny-le-Temple 2.583
🇫🇷 Champigny-sur-Marne 2.516
🇫🇷 Saint-Amand-Montrond 2.506
🇫🇷 Le Perreux-sur-Marne 2.504
🇫🇷 Nogent-sur-Marne 2.491
🇫🇷 Corbeil-Essonnes 2.482
🇫🇷 Fontenay-sous-Bois 2.474
🇫🇷 Val-de-Marne 2.47
🇫🇷 Le Blanc-Mesnil 2.461
Locations Near: Arbúcies 2.51667,41.8167
🇪🇸 Santa Coloma de Farners 2.65,41.85 d: 11.7
🇪🇸 Mataró 2.441,41.545 d: 30.8
🇪🇸 Granollers 2.288,41.608 d: 30
🇪🇸 Girona 2.824,41.985 d: 31.6
🇪🇸 Badalona 2.233,41.433 d: 48.7
🇪🇸 Santa Coloma de Gramenet 2.209,41.451 d: 48
🇪🇸 Sabadell 2.1,41.533 d: 46.8
🇪🇸 Cerdanyola del Vallès 2.133,41.483 d: 48.9
🇪🇸 La Bisbal d'Empordà 3.033,41.95 d: 45.3
Antipodal to: Arbúcies -177.483,-41.817
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🇼🇸 Apia -171.76,-13.833 d: 16854.8
🇵🇫 Papeete -149.566,-17.537 d: 16232.3
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🇺🇸 Honolulu -157.85,21.3 d: 12711.6