Òrrius
Òrrius | ||
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Postal code 08317 | ||
Official language(s) | Catalan | |
Website | orrius |
Òrrius is a village and
History
Cited for the first time as vila de Orreos in documents from 974. This name, that has its origin in Latin, means "Barns". It formed part of the lands of the Lords of Burriac until in 1357 King Peter IV of Aragon conceded jurisdiction of the area to the Lords of Roca del Vallés.
Main sights
The village is centred on the church of Sant Andreu (
Also within the Municipality is the church of Sant Bartomeu de Cabanyes, first recorded in 1191.
Events
Òrrius celebrates its fiesta mayor on 30 November, the Feast of Saint Andrew. During this fiesta peixos are eaten; a small cake, typical to the village, in the form of a fish. There is also the Festa de la Plantada del Maig, celebrated on the second Saturday of May, where a tall tree that has been carried around the village by the villagers is planted in the town square.
Economy
Traditionally, the principal economic activity is agriculture. Nevertheless, the proximity of the village to Mataró means that since the 1970s the village has become home to many residents of that town. For this reason, many inhabitants work outside the village.
There is little industrial activity, though there is a small granite quarry that continues to be exploited.
References
- Generalitat of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
- Statistical Institute of Catalonia. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- Tomàs Bonell, Jordi (1994). Descobrir Catalunya, poble a poble. Barcelona: Prensa Catalana.
External links
- General Information
- Government data pages (in Catalan)