Overview
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Catalunya (Catalonia), Northeast Spain |
| Dialing code | Country: 34 City: 93 |
| Emergency numbers | General emergencies Telephone: 112 Medical emergencies Telephone: 061 Fire service Telephone: 080 Guardia Urbana (local police) Telephone: 092 Mossos d'Esquadra - Emergencies and traffic accidents Telephone: 088 Policia Nacional Telephone: 091 Guardia Civil police force Telephone: 062 Duty Magistrates Courts (24-hours) Telephone: (93) 567 3140 Population Over 1.6 million |
| Languages | Catalan is the native language of the Province and 95% of the population understands it while 75% can speak it, however, Castilian Spanish is the national language of the country. Many people do understand English but natives ‘suddenly’ cease to understand English at cash registers at some shops and establishments. Time zone GMT + 1 Daylight Savings: GMT + 2 (From last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October) |
| Average January temp: | 10°C (50°F). |
| Average July temp: | 25°C (78°F). |
| Annual rainfall: | 590mm (23.2 inches). |
