Espot facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Espot
Municipality
Aerial view of Espot
Location in Pallars Sobirà county
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Lleida
Comarca	Pallars Sobirà
Area
• Total	97.3 km2 (37.6 sq mi)
Elevation	1,318 m (4,324 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	352
• Density	3.618/km2 (9.370/sq mi)

Espot is a small town and municipality in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It is located in the Pallars Sobirà county. In 2022, about 377 people lived there.

Espot is found in the Espot Valley, which is west of the Noguera Pallaresa river. This area is special because it's one of the main entrances to the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. People have known about Espot for a very long time, with its name appearing in old documents from the year 839.

Economy in Espot

The way people make a living in Espot mostly depends on tourism. Many visitors come to the area, especially for the ski resort called Espot Esquí. There's also a growing trend of "rural tourism," where people stay in the countryside to enjoy nature and local life.

Other Industries

Besides tourism, the town also relies on farming. They raise cattle, which are a type of cow, for milk and other products. Espot is also home to several hydroelectric power stations. These stations use the power of water to create electricity for the region. Some of these power stations include Sant Maurici, Lladres, and Espot.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Espot has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

See also

In Spanish: Espot para niños