Mencui facts for kids

Mencui is a small, quiet village located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain. It's nestled high up in the mountains, making it a peaceful place to live. This village is part of a larger area called Soriguera.

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  Mencui, Detail

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  Mencui in winter from south

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  Mencui from north

Where is Mencui?

Mencui is found in the comarca (which is like a county or district) called Pallars Sobirà. This area is in the northeastern part of Spain. The village sits at a high altitude of 1,256 meters (about 4,121 feet) above sea level. Imagine living so high up, close to the clouds!

How Many People Live Here?

Mencui is a very small village. As of January 2007, there were only nine people officially living there. This included six women and three men. This shows how tiny and close-knit the community in Mencui is.

A Look at Mencui's Past Population

Like many small villages, the number of people living in Mencui has changed over time. Looking at population data helps us understand how a place has grown or shrunk. Here's a table showing how many people lived in Mencui in different years:

As you can see, in 1857, there were 133 people living in Mencui. Over the years, the population generally decreased, reaching its lowest point in 1981 with only 22 inhabitants. This kind of change is common in many rural areas as people move to bigger towns or cities for work or other reasons.

See also

In Spanish: Mencui para niños