Fontaneda, Andorra
Fontaneda (Catalan pronunciation: [funtəˈnɛðə]) is a village in Andorra and one of the country's 44 official poblacions. It is located in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria.
Fontaneda | |
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Fontaneda Location in Andorra | |
| Coordinates: 42°27′14″N 1°27′47″E | |
| Country | Andorra |
| Parish | Sant Julià de Lòria |
| Highest elevation | 1,390 m (4,560 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 119 |
Geography
The village is located in the south-west of the country, near the border with Spain. It lies off a branch of the CS-140 secondary road and alongside the Riu del Llosar.
Culture
The village is home to the Església de Sant Miquel de Fontaneda, a church commemorating Saint Michael the Archangel. Built in the 11th-12th century, it has since been designated an Andorran cultural heritage site.
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