Josa i Tuixén facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Josa i Tuixén
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Municipality
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St. James's church, Tuixén
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 Josa i Tuixén
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | ||
| Comarca | Alt Urgell | ||
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| • Total | 68.2 km2 (26.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 118 | ||
| • Density | 1.730/km2 (4.481/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | josenc, josenca tuixentí, tuixentina |
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Josa i Tuixén (pronounced "ZHO-sa ee too-SHEN") is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It is nestled on the southern side of the Pyrenees mountains, specifically near the Serra del Cadí range. The main office for the town, known as the ajuntament (town hall), is found in the village of Tuixén. This area is a popular spot for Nordic skiing, which is a fun winter sport!
Villages that Make Up Josa i Tuixén
Josa i Tuixén is special because it is made up of two smaller villages. These two villages used to be separate towns until they joined together in 1973. Here are the villages and how many people lived in them in 2013:
- Josa de Cadí - About 25 people lived here.
- Tuixent - About 116 people lived here.
How Many People Live Here?
Studying how the number of people in a place changes over time is called demography. It helps us understand the history of a town.
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
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| 537 | 356 | 288 | 180 | 134 | 172 |
As you can see from the numbers, the population of Josa i Tuixén has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1900, there were more than 500 residents, but by 2007, the population was much smaller.
See also
In Spanish: Josá Tuixent para niños
