Bixessarri () is a village in Andorra located in the parish of

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. As of 2023, it had a population of 40 residents.

Geography

The village is located in the south-west of the country, near the border with

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. It lies on the CG-6 main road. The River Os flows through Bixessarri which has well-preserved Roman-style bridges.

Culture

The village is home to the Església de Sant Esteve de Bixessarri, a church commemorating

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. It was built in 1701 and has since been designated an Andorran cultural heritage site.

References

Populated places in Andorra Sant Julià de Lòria {{Andorra-geo-stub