The capital of Alta Ribagorça was excluded from the original list last year for failing to meet population growth criteria. Despite a low density of 16.4 inhabitants per square kilometer, the town grew by 2.67% between 2014 and 2024.
The new legislative proposal allows rural county capitals with a population between 2,000 and 3,000 residents to apply for inclusion, even if they do not meet strict density or negative growth requirements.
“"I highly value the Government's effort to include this rectification in the accompanying law."
Joining this group will grant residents of El Pont de Suert access to income tax (IRPF) deductions and property transfer tax benefits, pending the final approval of the Catalan budget.
