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Vielha e Mijaran

Catalonia

5,865Population
211.70 km²Area
974 mElevation
25530Postal code

Vielha e Mijaran is a municipality located in the Lleida province of Catalonia, Spain. Known for its stunning mountainous landscape and rich cultural heritage, it serves as the capital of the Val d'Aran region and is a popular tourist destination.

02Geography

Vielha e Mijaran is bordered by several municipalities and countries, with Caneján to the north, Alto Arán to the northeast and east, Vilaller to the south, and France to the west. The municipality encompasses several villages, including Arrós, Vila, and Betlán, and is situated along the banks of the Garona River, making it a key tourist hub.

Climate type
Oceanic with mountain influence
Average temperature
9.6 °C

03History and Demographics

The municipality was established in 1970 through the merger of six Aranese villages, with Vielha as its capital. It has a population of 5,865 residents, reflecting a density of approximately 27.74 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Vielha e Mijaran is a Catalan municipality known for its mountainous scenery and rich cultural heritage.

04Cultural Heritage

Vielha e Mijaran boasts a rich cultural heritage, featuring a mix of medieval architecture and historical sites. The Museo del Valle de Arán, located in a 17th-century manor, showcases the region's geology, art, and history.

Town hall building with arches and flags in Vielha y Medio Arán.
The town hall building in Vielha y Medio Arán with flags and decorated balconies.
Building with flags and flower boxes in Vielha e Mijaran.
Conselh Generau d'Aran building with flags in Vielha e Mijaran, Lleida.
Vielha e Mijaran · Data
Province
Lleida
Autonomous community
Catalonia
Population
5,865
Area
211.70 km²
Elevation
974 m
Postal code
25530
Website
http://www.vielha-mijaran.org/
Coordinates
42.7350, 0.7953

Photos

Church with tower and clock in Viella, Lérida, under a blue sky.
Church in Viella, Lérida, with its tower and clock on a sunny day.
View of rooftops and mountains from a hotel window in Vielha.
View of Vielha and Medio Arán from a hotel room window in June 2007
Aerial view of Vielha with streets, buildings, and green mountains around.
Vielha seen from the Salient viewpoint in Vielha e Mijaran, surrounded by mountains and historic buildings.
Nighttime view of St. Michael's Church tower with clock in Vielha.
St. Michael's Church in Vielha with its tower and clock illuminated at night in Vielha y Medio Arán.
Square with buildings and snowy mountains in Vielha.
Sant Antoni square in Vielha, surrounded by buildings and snowy mountains in the background.

Map

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