palleja

Pallejà is a municipality in the Baix Llobregat comarca of Catalonia, Spain. It belongs to the province of Barcelona and forms part of the Barcelona metropolitan area. The town sits on the right bank of the Llobregat River, an area traditionally associated with agriculture that gradually shifted toward service and residential development as Barcelona expanded.

Historical records refer to Pallejà in the Middle Ages, and the municipality grew more comprehensively during the 19th and 20th centuries with the advancement of industry and the broader growth of the Barcelona region. Today it is primarily a residential town with local commerce and small services, and many residents commute to Barcelona and nearby cities for work.

As of recent estimates, Pallejà has a population in the low tens of thousands range, roughly between 9,000 and 12,000 inhabitants. The town council administers local affairs and provides services in areas such as education, culture, and urban planning, coordinating with the broader Baix Llobregat comarca.

Transportation links connect Pallejà with Barcelona and neighboring municipalities via roads and a regional rail station on the Barcelona metropolitan rail network. This connectivity supports commuting, tourism, and access to cultural and sporting facilities in the region.

Cultural life in Pallejà includes local public spaces, such as a central square and parish church, reflecting common Catalan municipal patterns. The town participates in comarca-level initiatives related to education, economy, and sustainability within the Baix Llobregat region.