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Bellaterra

Bellaterra is a locality in the municipality of Cerdanyola del Vallès, in the Vallès Occidental comarca of Catalonia, Spain. Located to the north of Barcelona, it forms part of the Barcelona metropolitan area. The district is best known for housing the main campus of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), one of Catalonia’s major public universities.

Bellaterra developed from rural land into an academic and residential district following the establishment of the

Geography and transport: The area lies in the Catalan lowlands near the Serralada de Collserola natural area.

Governance and economy: Bellaterra is part of Cerdanyola del Vallès, with a distinct neighborhood identity within

Beyond its academic role, Bellaterra is associated with student life, cultural events, and research initiatives connected

UAB
campus
in
the
1960s.
The
presence
of
the
university
has
shaped
local
housing,
services,
and
cultural
activity,
and
the
campus
hosts
faculties
in
science,
humanities,
health,
and
engineering,
along
with
several
research
institutes
and
facilities.
It
is
connected
to
Barcelona
and
other
towns
by
public
transport,
including
a
nearby
FGC
railway
station
named
Bellaterra
and
bus
services
linking
to
Cerdanyola
del
Vallès
and
surrounding
municipalities.
the
municipality.
The
university
campus
drives
a
large
portion
of
local
employment
and
economic
activity,
complemented
by
local
shops,
cafes,
and
services
that
serve
students
and
faculty.
to
the
UAB,
contributing
to
the
broader
Catalan
academic
landscape.