Montesquiu

For the Enlightenment philosopher and political theorist, see Charles de Secondat, baron de Montesquieu.

Montesquiu (Catalan pronunciation: [muntəsˈkiw]) is a municipality in the comarca (county) of Osona in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the banks of the Ter river in the north of the comarca. It is on the main communication route between Barcelona and Puigcerdà, served by the N-152 road and a station on the Renfe railway line. The thirteenth-century castle is used for cultural events during the summer. Montesquiu became part of Osona in the comarcal revision of 1990. Previously, it formed part of Ripollès.

Montesquiu
Municipality
Montesquiu castle
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 42°06′36″N 2°12′35″E
Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Osona
Government
• Mayor	Elisabet Ferreres Vergés (2015)[1]
Area [2]
• Total	4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Elevation	577 m (1,893 ft)
Population  (2018)[3]
• Total	968
• Density	200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Montesquiuenc, montesquiuenca
Website	www.montesquiu.cat

Demography

1900	1930	1950	1970	1986	2007
n/a	n/a	1087	1069	932	861