What is the population of Besalú, Catalonia?

Besalú has a population of approximately 2,542 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Besalú, Catalonia located?

Besalú is located in Catalonia, Spain, at approximate coordinates 42.1986°, 2.6960°.

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Besalú

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Besalú

Total population

2,542

Elevation151 m

Land area4.9 km²

Coordinates42.20°, 2.70°

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City facts

Elevation

151 m

Area

4.9 km²

head of government

Lluís Guinó Subirós

Official website

www.besalu.cat

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Overview

Besalú is a town in the comarca of Garrotxa, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

History & geography

History

The name Besalú is derived from the Latin Bisuldunum, meaning a fort on a mountain between two rivers. It is also the historical capital of the county of “La Garrotxa”. One key date is the year 894, when Besalú was converted to a county with its own dynasty. The county changed from “L’Empordà” to “El Ripollès”. In the year 1111, Besalú lost its independence, for historical reasons in favor of the county of Barcelona. Centuries later, Besalú started a decadent period, worsened by the redemptions, wars with the French and carlists. In 1966, Besalú was declared a site of historical and artistic importance.

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