Pallars Jussà

Pallars Jussà (Western Catalan: [paˈʎa(ɾ)z ʒuˈsa]) is a comarca (county) in Alt Pirineu, Catalonia, Spain. It was established as a comarca in 1936, out of the old county of Pallars. The name is an archaism meaning "Lower Pallars"; to the northeast and into the mountains is Pallars Sobirà. Its capital and largest municipality is Tremp.

Pallars Jussà
The Montcortès lake
Country Spain
Autonomous community Catalonia
Province Lleida
RegionAlt Pirineu
CapitalTremp
Municipalities
Government
  BodyPallars Jussà Comarcal Council
  PresidentRamon Jordana (ERC)
Area
  Total1,343.2 km2 (518.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total13,530
  Density10/km2 (26/sq mi)
Demonym 
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Largest municipalityTremp
Websitewww.pallarsjussa.cat
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