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La Coma i la Pedra
Municipality
The two villages
The two villages
Flag of La Coma i la Pedra
Flag
Coat of arms of La Coma i la Pedra
Coat of arms
La Coma i la Pedra is located in Catalonia
La Coma i la Pedra
La Coma i la Pedra
Location in Catalonia
Country  Spain
Community  Catalonia
Province Lleida
Comarca Solsonès
Area
 • Total 60.6 km2 (23.4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,004 m (3,294 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 265
 • Density 4.373/km2 (11.326/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Comardí, comardina

La Coma i la Pedra is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of a region called the Solsonès. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The town is nestled in the Lord valley, which is in the northern part of the Solsonès region.

The Cardener river starts its journey within the municipality's territory. The local economy has traditionally focused on raising animals, like cows and sheep. This is called livestock farming. However, the area also has a modern side. There is a popular ski resort called Port del Comte in the Pyrenees mountains. This resort attracts visitors who love winter sports. Also, a power station at Gafa helps provide electricity. Local roads connect the municipality with nearby towns like Sant Llorenç de Morunys and Josa i Tuixén.

Villages and Communities

The municipality of La Coma i la Pedra is made up of three smaller villages. These villages are where the people of the municipality live. Here are the villages and their populations as of 2005:

  • La Coma (137 people)
  • La Pedra (64 people), located at the base of the Pratformiu mountain range
  • El Port del Comte (69 people)

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in La Coma i la Pedra has changed over many years. This is called demography. Here is a look at how the population has grown or shrunk:

1900 1930 1950 1970 1986 2007
487 482 437 427 254 252

As you can see, the population was higher in the early 1900s. It has slowly decreased over time. In 1900, there were 487 people. By 2007, the population was 252. This shows how communities can change over many decades.

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