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Sant Julià de Lòria

Coordinates: 42°27′54″N 1°29′28″E / 42.46500°N 1.49111°E / 42.46500; 1.49111
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Sant Julià de Lòria
Parish
Town of Sant Julia de Loria
Town of Sant Julia de Loria
Flag of Sant Julià de Lòria
Flag
Coat of arms of Sant Julià de Lòria
Coat of arms
Sant Julià de Lòria within Andorra
Sant Julià de Lòria within Andorra
CountryAndorra
SeatSant Julià de Lòria
Villages
List
Government
 • MayorCerni Cairat Perrigault[1]
Area
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 • Total
60 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
908 m (2,979 ft)
Population
 (2023)[2]
 • Total
9,915
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Websitewww.comusantjulia.ad

Sant Julià de Lòria (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈsaɲ dʒuliˈa ðe ˈlɔɾia]) is one of the eight parishes of Andorra. Located in the south of the country, it is spread around the town of the same name along the banks of the Gran Valira River. Spread around an area of 60 km2 (23 sq mi), the region incorporates 11 villages. It is bordered by the capital Andorra la Vella in the north, Escaldes-Engordany in the northeast and the Spanish region of Catalonia along the other sides. With an estimated population of 9,915 individuals in 2023, it is one of the least populated amongst the parishes of Andorra.

Geography

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Sant Julià de Lòria is one of the eight parishes of Andorra.[2][3] Located in the south of the country, it is spread around the town of the same name. The town of Sant Julià de Lòria is the seat of the parish, and is headed by a mayor.[4] It is situated in the Eastern Pyrenees region on the banks of the Gran Valira River, the largest river in Andorra.[5] It is bordered by the capital Andorra la Vella in the north, Escaldes-Engordany in the northeast and the Spanish region of Catalonia along the other sides.[6] Spread around an area of 60 km2 (23 sq mi), the region incorporates five quarts which consist of 11 villages–Bixessarri, Aixàs, Aixovall, Certers, Llumeneres, Nagol, Aixirivall, Auvinyà, Juberri, Fontaneda, and Canòlic.[5][7] The Naturlandia park occupies over an area of 100 hectares (250 acres), and consists of various hill slopes at altitudes ranging between 1,600–2,000 m (5,200–6,600 ft).[5]

Demographics

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With an estimated population of 9,915 individuals in 2023, it is one of the least populated amongst the parishes of Andorra.[2] The University of Andorra, the only university in the country, is located in the parish.[8][9] The region was a major center of tobacco processing in the 20th century.[5] It is now a major shopping center, with large malls situated close to the Spanish border.[10]

Transport

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The region is well connected by road to the other parts of the country, and with the neighboring country of Spain. Public transport buses connect the town with Spanish towns of Barcelona, Vic, Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and French towns of Toulouse and Hospitalet. While Andorra does not have an airport, the Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport in Catalonia, located about 12 km (7.5 mi) away, serves the region. Other major international airports include the El Prat airport at Barcelona and Toulouse-Blagnac airport.[11]

Places of interest

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The Sant Serni de Nagol Church was built in the 11th century CE. The Tobacco museum is located on the premises of the old tobacco factory, which functioned till 1957. The region has more than 20 km (12 mi) trails for alpine skiing. The Naturlandia park has a 5,300 m (17,400 ft) course for alpine toboggan, the longest such course in Europe. There are also ropeways, trekking trails, and other adventure activities in the park.[5]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Cerni Cairat Perrigault". European Union. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Administrative divisions of Andorra". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Constitution of the Principality of Andorra" (PDF). APDA. p. 11. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Composition of the council". Comusantjulia. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Sant Julià de Lòria". Andorra.com. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Sant Julià de Lòria". Mindat. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Sant Julià de Lòria". Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (in Catalan). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  8. ^ "History". University of Andorra. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  9. ^ "Càpsula del temps amb destí al 2088". Ara Andorra (in Catalan). 7 May 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Shopping in Sant Julia de Loria". Andorra Tourism. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  11. ^ "How to get here". Visit Sant Julia. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Curriculum Vitae de Òscar Ribas Reig" (PDF). Real Academia de Ciencias Económicas y Financieras (in Spanish).
  13. ^ "Minister of exterior". Government of Andorra. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  14. ^ BERNADÓ Sant Julià de Lòria at World Athletics
  15. ^ "Primer amistós davant Malta". Esports. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  16. ^ "Jordi Aláez". Soccer way. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
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42°27′54″N 1°29′28″E / 42.46500°N 1.49111°E / 42.46500; 1.49111

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