Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
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Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
(AMB), often referred to as Greater Barcelona, is administrative area integrated by three territorial executive bodies. As a whole they serve 36 municipalities and a population of 3,218,071 (INE, 2009) within an area of 636 km2. It is the main core of the Àmbit metropolità de Barcelona
Àmbit metropolità de Barcelona
Àmbit metropolità de Barcelona is one of the seven territories defined by the Regional Plan of Catalonia . It is located in the central coast of Catalonia, Spain, in Barcelona and its influence area...
, which has a population of 5,012,961 and Barcelona metropolitan area
Barcelona metropolitan area
This article is about the metropolitan area. For the administrative area, see Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona .Barcelona metropolitan area is the metropolitan area in Catalonia, north of Spain, centered on the city of Barcelona...
, with a population of 5 million.
Executive Bodies
The three executive bodies are:- Mancomunitat de Municipis (Union of Municipalities): Covering 31 municipalities, it manages common services affecting public spaces, infrastructure, facilities, urbanism and housing for 3,029,389 inhabitants in an area of 495 km2. Given the range of services it offers, it is often construed as the core of the AMB.
- Entitat del Transport (Transport Body): Covering 18 municipalities, it serves a population of 2,790,803 in an area of 332 km2. These make up the strict Barcelona conurbation. Created to jointly manage public transport within its area.
- Entitat del Medi Ambient (Environmental Body): Covering 33 municipalities it serves a population of 3,121,795 in an area of 583 km2. Entrusted with water supply and waste management for the area.
Geography
The Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona is set on the central Catalan Coast and around the capital. The metropolitan area can be divided into two zones:- The boundary zone forming the conurbation with the city of Barcelona itself. Bordered by the Mediterranean SeaMediterranean SeaThe Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Anatolia and Europe, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant...
and the Serra de CollserolaSerra de CollserolaThe Serra de Collserola , or simply Collserola, is a mountain range between the rivers Besòs and Llobregat. It is part of the Catalan Coastal Range....
, the towns in this zone are BadalonaBadalonaBadalona is a city in eastern Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the comarca of the Barcelonès, near the city of Barcelona and part of its metropolitan area. It is situated on the left bank of the small Besòs River and on the Mediterranean Sea, backed by the Serra de la Marina mountain range...
, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Santa Coloma de GramenetSanta Coloma de GramenetSanta Coloma de Gramenet is a city in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the south-east side of the Litoral range, with the Puig Castellar...
and Cornellà de LlobregatCornellà de LlobregatCornellà de Llobregat is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river.- History :...
. Here the boundaries between municipalities are set by streets, avenues or the LlobregatLlobregatThe Llobregat is the second longest river in Catalonia, Spain. It originates in Castellar de n'Hug at an altitude of 1,259 meters in the Serra del Cadí, and ends in the Mediterranean Sea, in the municipality of El Prat de Llobregat, near Barcelona...
and BesòsBesòsThe Besòs is a river flowing through Catalonia, Spain, formed by the confluence of the Mogent and Congost rivers. It ends in the Mediterranean. Its full watershed includes the following cities: Aiguafreda, La Garriga, Sant Fost de Campsantelles, Canovelles, Granollers, Montmeló, Mollet del Vallès,...
rivers. - The adjacent metropolitan zone, made up of several towns surrounded by predominantly residential suburban areas with detached, semi-detached and terraced housing, industrial estates, parkland and woods, such as Sant Vicenç dels HortsSant Vicenç dels HortsSant Vicenç dels Horts is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregatin Catalonia. It is situated on the right bank of the Llobregat river, on the N-340 road from...
, Sant Cugat del VallèsSant Cugat del VallèsSant Cugat del Vallès is a town and municipality north of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. In antiquity known as Castrum Octavianum, it is named after Saint Cucuphas, who is said to have been martyred on the spot now occupied by its medieval monastery.Sant Cugat has seen its population increase in...
and Cerdanyola del VallèsCerdanyola del VallèsCerdanyola del Vallès is a municipality in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental in Catalonia . It is situated in the on the north side of the Collserola ridge. The town is served by the A-7 and C-58 autopistes, the N-150 road and the RENFE railway commuter lines R4, R7 and railway regional line Ca4...
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AMB Municipalities
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| Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of... |
Barcelonès Barcelonès Barcelonès is the most economically important comarca of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Barcelona, which is also the capital of Catalonia.- Municipalities :Population figures are for 2009 .-External links:* *... |
1,595,110 | 101 | 15,951 | --- |
| L'Hospitalet de Llobregat L'Hospitalet de Llobregat L'Hospitalet de Llobregat or briefly L'Hospitalet is a city to the immediate southwest of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, and the second largest in Catalonia by population... |
Barcelonès Barcelonès Barcelonès is the most economically important comarca of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Barcelona, which is also the capital of Catalonia.- Municipalities :Population figures are for 2009 .-External links:* *... |
251,848 | 12 | 20,987 | bordering |
| Badalona Badalona Badalona is a city in eastern Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the comarca of the Barcelonès, near the city of Barcelona and part of its metropolitan area. It is situated on the left bank of the small Besòs River and on the Mediterranean Sea, backed by the Serra de la Marina mountain range... |
Barcelonès Barcelonès Barcelonès is the most economically important comarca of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Barcelona, which is also the capital of Catalonia.- Municipalities :Population figures are for 2009 .-External links:* *... |
216,201 | 22 | 9,827 | 10.8 |
| Santa Coloma de Gramenet Santa Coloma de Gramenet Santa Coloma de Gramenet is a city in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the south-east side of the Litoral range, with the Puig Castellar... |
Barcelonès Barcelonès Barcelonès is the most economically important comarca of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Barcelona, which is also the capital of Catalonia.- Municipalities :Population figures are for 2009 .-External links:* *... |
116,765 | 7 | 16,681 | bordering |
| Cornellà de Llobregat Cornellà de Llobregat Cornellà de Llobregat is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river.- History :... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
84,477 | 7 | 12,068 | 16 |
| Sant Boi de Llobregat Sant Boi de Llobregat Sant Boi de Llobregat is a town of 80,000 inhabitants in the Barcelona province in Catalonia, located aside the Llobregat river.The town distributes its territory into six districts: Ciutat Cooperativa-Molí Nou, Marianao-Can Paulet, Barri Centre, Vinyets-Molí Vell, Camps Blancs-Canons-Orioles and... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
80,727 | 22 | 3,669 | 17.5 |
| Sant Cugat del Vallès Sant Cugat del Vallès Sant Cugat del Vallès is a town and municipality north of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. In antiquity known as Castrum Octavianum, it is named after Saint Cucuphas, who is said to have been martyred on the spot now occupied by its medieval monastery.Sant Cugat has seen its population increase in... |
Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. It is unique among the comarques in that the two cities Sabadell and Terrassa share the role of comarcal capital... |
74,345 | 48 | 1,517 | 10 |
| El Prat de Llobregat El Prat de Llobregat El Prat de Llobregat , commonly known as El Prat, is a municipality in the comarca of Baix Llobregat inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the delta of the Llobregat river on the right bank, bordering the coast of the Mediterranean Sea between Barcelona and Viladecans. More than a quarter of the... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
62,663 | 31 | 2,021 | bordering |
| Viladecans Viladecans Viladecans is a large town very close to Barcelona, Spain. It is located between Sant Boi de Llobregat, Sant Climent de Llobregat, and bordering the coast of the Mediterranean Sea between El Prat de Llobregat and Gavà.... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
61,718 | 20 | 3,086 | 21.8 |
| Castelldefels Castelldefels Castelldefels is a town in the Baix Llobregat comarca, in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain and part of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona. Its population is 63.151 .-Geography and location:... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
58,955 | 13 | 4,535 | 27.7 |
| Cerdanyola del Vallès Cerdanyola del Vallès Cerdanyola del Vallès is a municipality in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental in Catalonia . It is situated in the on the north side of the Collserola ridge. The town is served by the A-7 and C-58 autopistes, the N-150 road and the RENFE railway commuter lines R4, R7 and railway regional line Ca4... |
Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. It is unique among the comarques in that the two cities Sabadell and Terrassa share the role of comarcal capital... |
57,758 | 32 | 1,925 | 17.7 |
| Esplugues de Llobregat Esplugues de Llobregat Esplugues de Llobregat is a municipality of the Barcelona metropolitan area. It belongs to the comarca of Baix Llobregat, Barcelona province, Catalonia, Spain. It has some schools, such as the German School of Barcelona and American School of Barcelona, which attract rich families, thus increasing... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
46,286 | 5 | 9,257 | bordering |
| Gavà Gavà Gavà is a municipality in Barcelona Province , bordering the coast of the Mediterranean Sea between Viladecans and Castelldefels; not to get confused with the village of Gava in the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.Gavà has a beach and two... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
44,678 | 31 | 1,489 | 23.1 |
| Sant Feliu de Llobregat Sant Feliu de Llobregat Sant Feliu de Llobregat is a city and municipality in Catalonia, Spain, in the province of Barcelona. It is the capital of the comarca of Baix Llobregat, and the see of a Bishopric since June 2005, when the Archbishopric of Barcelona was divided in three.... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
42,273 | 12 | 3,523 | 16 |
| Ripollet Ripollet Ripollet is a municipality in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated on the left bank of the Ripoll river. The town is served by the AP-7, C-58 andC-33 highways, the N-150 road and a RENFE railway line.- Demography :... |
Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. It is unique among the comarques in that the two cities Sabadell and Terrassa share the role of comarcal capital... |
35,661 | 4 | 8,915 | 18 |
| Sant Adrià de Besòs Sant Adrià de Besòs Sant Adrià de Besòs is a city in the comarca of the Barcelonès in Catalonia, northern Spain. It is situated at the mouth of the river Besòs, extending to both sides of the estuary. The original settlement with the parish church is on the left bank of the river, in the north of the municipal... |
Barcelonès Barcelonès Barcelonès is the most economically important comarca of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Barcelona, which is also the capital of Catalonia.- Municipalities :Population figures are for 2009 .-External links:* *... |
32,734 | 4 | 8,184 | bordering |
| Montcada i Reixac Montcada i Reixac Montcada i Reixac , often referred to as simply Montcada, is a municipality in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated at the confluence of the Ripoll river and the Besós river, and very close to the northernmost neighbourhoods of the city of Barcelona and is... |
Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. It is unique among the comarques in that the two cities Sabadell and Terrassa share the role of comarcal capital... |
32,111 | 23 | 1,396 | bordering |
| Sant Joan Despí Sant Joan Despí Sant Joan Despí is a city and municipality located in the Baix Llobregat area . It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
31,671 | 6 | 5,279 | 13.8 |
| Barberà del Vallès Barberà del Vallès Barberà del Vallès, also known as Santa Maria de Barberà, is a municipality in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the valley of the Ripoll river to the south of Sabadell, about 17 kilometers from Barcelona.... |
Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. It is unique among the comarques in that the two cities Sabadell and Terrassa share the role of comarcal capital... |
29,208 | 8 | 3,651 | 15 |
| Sant Vicenç dels Horts Sant Vicenç dels Horts Sant Vicenç dels Horts is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregatin Catalonia. It is situated on the right bank of the Llobregat river, on the N-340 road from... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
27,106 | 9 | 3,012 | 16.9 |
| Sant Andreu de la Barca Sant Andreu de la Barca Sant Andreu de la Barca is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregatin Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the right bank of the Llobregat river, on the main N-II road... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
25,743 | 6 | 4,291 | 19 |
| Molins de Rei Molins de Rei Molins de Rei is a municipality located at 18km from Barcelona's city centre, in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat in Catalonia, Spain.It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river, on the A-7 autopista from Valencia to La Jonquera and the main N-II road.Its location has made Molins de Rei... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
23,540 | 16 | 1,472 | 12.9 |
| Sant Just Desvern Sant Just Desvern Sant Just Desvern is a town near Barcelona, in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat, Catalonia,.... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
15,391 | 8 | 1,924 | bordering |
| Badia del Vallès Badia del Vallès Badia del Vallès is a village in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.... |
Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. It is unique among the comarques in that the two cities Sabadell and Terrassa share the role of comarcal capital... |
13,975 | 1 | 13,975 | 20 |
| Corbera de Llobregat Corbera de Llobregat Corbera de Llobregat is a town situated in the comarca of Baix Llobregat in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.-External links:*... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
13,133 | 18 | 691 | 25.4 |
| Castellbisbal Castellbisbal Castellbisbal is a municipality in the comarca of Vallès Occidental in Catalonia. It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river at its confluence with the Rubíriver... |
Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental Vallès Occidental is a comarca in Catalonia, Spain. It is unique among the comarques in that the two cities Sabadell and Terrassa share the role of comarcal capital... |
11,540 | 31 | 372 | 22 |
| Pallejà Pallejà Pallejà is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregatin Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the right bank of the Llobregat river, on the main N-II road.The main rail lines of the Llobregat corridor pass through the town: the... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
10,819 | 8 | 1,352 | 17 |
| Montgat Montgat Montgat is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coast between Badalona and El Masnou, to the north-east of... |
Maresme Maresme Maresme is a comarca located along the Catalan Mediterranean coast in Spain, between the comarques of Barcelonès and Selva , and also bordering with Vallès Oriental .... |
9,778 | 3 | 3,259 | 14 |
| Cervelló Cervelló Cervelló is a municipality of the Baix Llobregat in Catalonia, Spain. It is located a the feet of Serra d'Ordal.... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
7,944 | 22 | 331 | 20 |
| Santa Coloma de Cervelló Santa Coloma de Cervelló Santa Coloma de Cervelló is a municipality situated in the comarca of Baix Llobregat, at the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The town has 7081 people.... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
7,508 | 7 | 1,073 | 18 |
| Tiana | Maresme Maresme Maresme is a comarca located along the Catalan Mediterranean coast in Spain, between the comarques of Barcelonès and Selva , and also bordering with Vallès Oriental .... |
7,417 | 8 | 927 | 15 |
| Begues Begues Begues is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat in Catalonia, Spain.It is situated in the south-west of the comarca, and its municipal territory covers most of the Garraf massif including the peaks of el Montau and La Morella .Begues is an important tourist centre, and it is... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
5,898 | 50 | 118 | 20 |
| Torrelles de Llobregat Torrelles de Llobregat Torrelles de Llobregat is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregatin the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.Catalunya en Miniatura, the largest of the 14 miniature parks present in Europe, is located here, 17 km from Barcelona.... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
4,974 | 14 | 355 | 21 |
| El Papiol El Papiol El Papiol is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river, on the A-7 autopista... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
3,781 | 9 | 420 | 15 |
| Sant Climent de Llobregat Sant Climent de Llobregat Sant Climent de Llobregat is a municipality in the comarca of Baix Llobregat, Barcelona Province, Catalonia, Spain. It is connected by road with Viladecans and Sant Boi de Llobregat.-References:... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
3,631 | 11 | 330 | 19 |
| La Palma de Cervelló La Palma de Cervelló La Palma de Cervelló is a municipality in the comarca of Baix Llobregat, Barcelona Province, Catalonia, Spain. It located not far from Barcelona city, close to the Llobregat river.-External links:*****... |
Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat Baix Llobregat is a comarca on the coast of Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Sant Feliu de Llobregat.-Municipalities:Populations are from 2002.* Abrera - pop. 9,166* Begues - pop. 5,023* Castelldefels - pop. 52,405... |
3,009 | 5 | 602 | 21 |
| Totals | 3,150,380 | 633 | 4,977 |