a royal town of Spain, in the province of Cataluña, 20 miles N. by E. of Barcelona, on the left bank of the rivers Besos and Congost. It is not well built, has narrow, badly-paved streets, four squares, a large parish church, a chapel, two schools, a town-house, hospital, prison, and storehouse. Its manufactures are hempen shoes, linen, woollen, earthenware, and cotton fabrics; and its principal trade is in corn, fruits, wool, and cattle. Pop. about 2500. Two annual cattle fairs are held here.