Bossòst

Bossòst (Occitan pronunciation: [buˈsɔst]) is a small Pyrenean village and municipality located in western Aran, Catalonia. It had 1,121 inhabitants as of 2022. It is located in the terçon of Quate Lòcs.

Bossòst
The village of Bossòst, next to the Garona river.
Location in Aran
Bossòst
Location in Catalonia
Coordinates: 42°47′8″N 0°41′31″E
Sovereign state Spain
Country Catalonia
RegionAran
TerçonQuate Lòcs
ProvinceLleida
Government
  MayorAmador Marqués Atés (2015) (UA)
Area
  Total28.2 km2 (10.9 sq mi)
Elevation
924 m (3,031 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total1,110
  Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25550
Official language(s)Occitan (Aranese), Catalan and Spanish
ClimateCfb
Websitewww.bossost.es

Situated on the left bank of the river Garona, the village is bordered by Les, Vilamòs, Arres and France (by Bagnères-de-Luchon). The local football club, UE Bossòst, has the rare distinction of playing its regular matches in a foreign competition (it plays in the French minor leagues).

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