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Josa i Tuixén
Municipality
St. James's church, Tuixén
St. James's church, Tuixén
Flag of Josa i Tuixén
Flag
Coat of arms of Josa i Tuixén
Coat of arms
Josa i Tuixén is located in Catalonia
Josa i Tuixén
Josa i Tuixén
Location in Catalonia
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Lleida
Comarca Alt Urgell
Area
 • Total 68.2 km2 (26.3 sq mi)
Elevation
1,206 m (3,957 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 118
 • Density 1.730/km2 (4.481/sq mi)
Demonym(s) josenc, josenca
tuixentí, tuixentina

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
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.

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