L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Catalan pronunciation: [ɫuspitəˈɫɛd də ʎuβɾəˈɣat]), often shortened to L'Hospitalet (pronounced: [ɫuspitəˈɫɛt]), is a municipality and city in Catalonia, Spain. It is located immediate southwest of Barcelona.

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Coordinates: 41°21′32″N 2°5′57.9″E / 41.35889°N 2.099417°E / 41.35889; 2.099417Coordinates: 41°21′32″N 2°5′57.9″E / 41.35889°N 2.099417°E / 41.35889; 2.099417
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCatalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaBarcelonès
Judicial districtHospitalet de Llobregat
Founded12th century
Government
 • AlcaldeNúria Marín (2008) (PSC)
Area
 • Total12.50 km2 (4.83 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total258,642
 • Density20,691/km2 (53,590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08901
WebsiteOfficial website

It is the second largest city in Catalonia and the 16th in Spain.


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