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
Fontaneda is located in Andorra
Fontaneda
Fontaneda
Location in Andorra
Coordinates: 42°27′14″N 1°27′47″E / 42.45389°N 1.46306°E / 42.45389; 1.46306
Country Andorra
ParishSant Julià de Lòria
Highest elevation
1,390 m (4,560 ft)
Lowest elevation
1,300 m (4,300 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total119

Geography

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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

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Population of settlements, Department of Statistics, Andorran Government, 2008.

42°27′14″N 1°27′27″E / 42.45389°N 1.45750°E / 42.45389; 1.45750