Josa i Tuixén
Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
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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. It has a population of 110 (register office, 2025)
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Country
Spain
Elevation1,206 m (3,957 ft)
Demonym(s)josenc, josenca
tuixentí, tuixentina
tuixentí, tuixentina
Websitetuixent.ddl.net
Josa i Tuixén | |
|---|---|
St. James's church, Tuixén | |
| Coordinates: 42°13′59″N 1°34′5″E | |
| Country | |
| Community | |
| 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 (2025-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 110 |
| • Density | 1.6/km2 (4.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | josenc, josenca tuixentí, tuixentina |
| Website | tuixent |
Subdivisions
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
Demography
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | 356 | 288 | 180 | 134 | 172 |