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Bossòst
Municipality
The village of Bossòst, next to the Garona river.
The village of Bossòst, next to the Garona river.
Flag of Bossòst
Flag
Coat of arms of Bossòst
Coat of arms
Location in Aran
Location in Aran
Bossòst is located in Catalonia
Bossòst
Bossòst
Location in Catalonia
Sovereign state  Spain
Country  Catalonia
Region Aran
Terçon Quate Lòcs
Province Lleida
Area
 • Total 28.2 km2 (10.9 sq mi)
Elevation
924 m (3,031 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,110
 • Density 39.36/km2 (101.9/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25550
Official language(s) Occitan (Aranese), Catalan and Spanish
Climate Cfb

Bossòst (Occitan pronunciation: [buˈsɔs]) is a small Pyrenean village and municipality located in western Aran, Catalonia. It had 1,121 inhabitants as of 2022. It is located in the terçon of Quate Lòcs.

Situated on the left bank of the river Garona, the village is bordered by Les, Vilamòs, Arres and France (by Bagnères-de-Luchon). The local football club, UE Bossòst, has the rare distinction of playing its regular matches in a foreign competition (it plays in the French minor leagues).

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Bosost para niños

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