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Lles de Cerdanya
Municipality
Travesseres
Travesseres
Coat of arms of Lles de Cerdanya
Coat of arms
Lles de Cerdanya is located in Province of Lleida
Lles de Cerdanya
Lles de Cerdanya
Location in Province of Lleida
Lles de Cerdanya is located in Catalonia
Lles de Cerdanya
Lles de Cerdanya
Location in Catalonia
Lles de Cerdanya is located in Spain
Lles de Cerdanya
Lles de Cerdanya
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Catalonia
Province Lleida
Comarca Cerdanya
Area
 • Total 102.8 km2 (39.7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,471 m (4,826 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 255
 • Density 2.481/km2 (6.425/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25726

Lles de Cerdanya is a small, pretty village located high up in the Pyrenees mountains. It's found in a beautiful area called Cerdanya, which is part of the Lleida province in Catalonia, north-eastern Spain. This village is special because it's very close to the borders of Andorra and France, and it's famous for its two ski resorts!

About Lles de Cerdanya

Lles de Cerdanya, sometimes just called Lles, is a charming mountain village. It sits at an elevation of about 1,471 meters (4,826 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up in the mountains! The total area of the village and its surrounding land is about 102.8 square kilometers (39.7 square miles).

Where is Lles de Cerdanya?

Lles de Cerdanya is located in the Pyrenees mountain range. It's in the northern part of Catalonia, a region in Spain. If you look on a map, you'll see it's just south of the border with two other countries: Andorra and France. This location makes it a great spot for enjoying mountain views and outdoor activities.

Portella d'Engorgs west
Scenery in the northernmost part of the municipality's territory. The mountains in the distance are in Andorra.


Fun in Lles: Ski Resorts

One of the most exciting things about Lles de Cerdanya is that it's home to two popular ski resorts:

  • Lles ski resort
  • Aransa ski resort

These resorts are perfect for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. Even when there's no snow, the area is great for hiking and enjoying nature.

Who is in Charge?

Like any town or village, Lles de Cerdanya has a leader. This person is called the Mayor. As of 2015, the Mayor of Lles de Cerdanya was Andreu Grau Ginesta. The Mayor helps make decisions for the village and its people.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2018, the population of Lles de Cerdanya was about 255 people. This shows it's a small community, but it's full of natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

See also

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