Josa i Tuixén
Municipality in Catalonia, Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Josa i Tuixén (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈʒɔzaj tuˈʃen]) or Josa i Tuixent is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Urgell in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the southern side of the Pyrenean range of Serra del Cadí in the east of the comarca. The ajuntament (town hall) is located in Tuixén. Local roads link the municipality with La Seu d'Urgell and with Sant Llorenç de Morunys. It is a centre for Nordic skiing.
Josa i Tuixén | |
|---|---|
 St. James's church, Tuixén | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Josa i Tuixén Location in Catalonia | |
| Coordinates: 42°13′59″N 1°34′5″E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Lleida |
| Comarca | Alt Urgell |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marta Poch Massegú (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.2 km2 (26.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
| • Total | 118 |
| • Density | 1.7/km2 (4.5/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | josenc, josenca tuixentí, tuixentina |
| Website | tuixent |
As the name suggests, the municipality of Josa i Tuixén comprises two villages that were two independent municipalities until 1973. Populations are given as of 2013:
- Josa de Cadí - 25
- Tuixent - 116
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | 356 | 288 | 180 | 134 | 172 |
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