Bossòst
Bossòst | |
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 The village of Bossòst, next to the Garona river.
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 Location in Aran
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  Bossòst Location in Catalonia
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| Coordinates: 42°47′8″N 0°41′31″E | |
| Sovereign state | Spain |
| Country | Catalonia |
| Region | Aran |
| Terçon | Quate Lòcs |
| Province | Lleida |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Amador Marqués Atés (2015) (UA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.2 km2 (10.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,110 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25550 |
| Official language(s) | Occitan (Aranese), Catalan and Spanish |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www |
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.
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).