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Garraf

Comarca in Catalonia, Spain

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Garraf (Catalan pronunciation: [ɡəˈraf]), is a comarca (county) in the Penedès region in Catalonia, Spain. It is named after the Garraf Massif. The capital is the city of Vilanova i la Geltrú.

The GR 92 long-distance footpath, which roughly follows the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a staging point at Garraf. Stage 21 links northwards to Bruguers, a distance of 15.6 kilometres (9.7 mi), whilst stage 22 links southwards to Vilanova i la Geltrú, a distance of 22.0 kilometres (13.7 mi).

01Municipalities

Municipality Population
(2026)
Area
km2
Canyelles5,49414.23
Cubelles17,64813.49
Olivella4,47338.75
Sant Pere de Ribes32,61340.80
Sitges32,69043.85
Vilanova i la Geltrú71,30533.99
• Total: 6164,223185.11
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