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| Anglès, Girona | |
|---|---|
| Name | Anglès |
| Settlement type | Municipality |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Spain |
| Subdivision type1 | Autonomous community |
| Subdivision name1 | Catalonia |
| Subdivision type2 | Province |
| Subdivision name2 | Girona |
| Subdivision type3 | Comarca |
| Subdivision name3 | Selva |
| Area total km2 | 16.6 |
| Elevation m | 192 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
Anglès, Girona Anglès, Girona is a municipality in the comarca of Selva in the province of Girona within the autonomous community of Catalonia. Situated near the confluence of tributaries of the Ter basin and close to the Gavarres and Montseny, the town occupies a strategic position between Barcelona and the northern Catalan counties. Its historical development reflects influences from the Crown of Aragon, the Spanish Civil War, and modern Catalan administrative reforms.
Anglès lies in northeastern Spain in the northwestern sector of Catalonia, bordering other Selva municipalities such as Sant Hilari Sacalm, Santa Coloma de Farners, and Hostalric. The municipality sits within the Ter watershed, with landscape transitions from the low Catalan Coastal Range foothills to cultivated plains. Local geology shows sedimentary formations similar to those in the Garrotxa and drainage patterns that connect to the Mediterranean Sea. Climatic conditions align with the Mediterranean climate experienced in Barcelona and Girona city, producing hot summers and mild, wet winters influenced by the Tramuntana and sea breezes from the Costa Brava.
Settlement in the Anglès area traces back to periods paralleling Roman presence in Catalonia, with medieval consolidation during the era of the County of Barcelona and the expansion of the Crown of Aragon. Landholding and feudal structures mirrored patterns seen in Montsoriu Castle territories and the rural parishes recorded in diocesan registers of the Bishopric of Girona. The town evolved through early modern reforms under the Habsburg Spain and later under the Bourbons, with 19th-century economic shifts during the Industrial Revolution and the rise of textile towns such as Vic and Mataró. The 20th century brought impacts from the Spanish Civil War and postwar regional policies under Francoist Spain, followed by autonomy restoration under the Spanish transition to democracy and statutes like the Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia.
Population trends in Anglès reflect rural depopulation and later stabilization due to proximity to urban centers like Girona and Barcelona, and transport corridors connecting to AP-7. Census records follow the patterns used by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística and municipal registers influenced by reforms in the Municipal Electoral Law. Demographic composition includes Catalan-speaking households typical of Catalonia alongside migrants from other Spanish regions such as Andalusia and international residents connected to the European Union migration flows. Age distribution shows an aging profile counterbalanced by commuter families tied to employment markets in Girona city and the Barcelona metropolitan area.
The local economy historically centered on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing similar to neighboring industrial towns like Banyoles and Vic. Contemporary economic activity includes agroforestry linked to regional supply chains serving markets in Girona city and distribution hubs on the Mediterranean Corridor. Small and medium enterprises in sectors paralleling those in Catalonia—including food processing, light manufacturing, and services—operate alongside tourism connected to heritage sites and routes promoted by organizations such as Turisme de Barcelona. Economic development initiatives have referenced funding mechanisms from the European Regional Development Fund and policies aligned with the Government of Catalonia.
Municipal governance follows the model established for Spanish municipalities under the Local Government Act, with a mayor (alcalde) and municipal council elected under the supervision of the Spanish ministries and regional authorities of the Generalitat de Catalunya. Administrative ties connect Anglès to the provincial council of Girona province and the comarcal council of Selva. Local planning aligns with regulations from the Catalan Land Use Planning Act and coordination with provincial infrastructure managed by the Diputació de Girona.
Cultural life in Anglès includes traditions comparable to Catalan festivals such as the Festa Major, and religious heritage linked to parishes within the Diocese of Girona. Architectural landmarks reflect medieval and neoclassical influences similar to structures preserved in Besalú, including parish churches, rural masies akin to those in Empordà, and civic buildings influenced by regional architects who worked across Catalonia and Barcelona. Nearby heritage sites and natural attractions include crossings to the Montseny Massif and routes connecting to the Romanesque Route and historic routes used since the era of the Way of St. James pilgrimage networks.
Transport links serving Anglès connect to the regional road network linking AP-7, national roads used to reach Girona–Costa Brava Airport, and rail corridors providing access to the Rodalies de Catalunya and longer-distance services to Barcelona Sants and Figueres-Vilafant. Utilities and public services coordinate with provincial providers overseen by agencies like the Catalan Water Agency and regional health networks integrated into the Catalan Health Service. Infrastructure projects have been influenced by EU cohesion policies and provincial planning led by the Diputació de Girona.
Category:Municipalities in Selva Category:Populated places in the Province of Girona