l'Escala
A community guide to l'Escala in Cataluña, España.
- Population
- 10,056 residents
- Region
- Cataluña
- Country
- España
- Coordinates
- 42.1256, 3.1326
Overview
l'Escala is a populated place in Cataluña, España. The community supports 10,056 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Cataluña. Its position within the broader regional network gives l'Escala a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
l'Escala offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Cataluña: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of l'Escala's residents. Visitors passing through l'Escala encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
l'Escala sits at approximate coordinates 42.1256 latitude and 3.1326 longitude within Cataluña. The terrain and natural features around l'Escala reflect those typical of its part of España, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Cataluña road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching l'Escala typically involves the regional road network of Cataluña or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse España. Local routes link l'Escala to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Cataluña. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around l'Escala.