Encamp
Encamp (Catalan pronunciation: [əŋˈkam]) is one of the parishes of Andorra, located on the Valira d'Orient river. It is also the name of the main town in the parish. Other settlements include Vila, El Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, El Tremat, La Mosquera and Les Bons. As of 2004, it has about 11,800 inhabitants. The centre of the municipality lies 1,300 metres (4,270 ft) above sea level. The highest mountain in the parish is Pic dels Pessons (2,865 m or 9,400 ft).
Encamp | |
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The town of Encamp and the Valira d'Orient river valley | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Encamp Location of Encamp town within Andorra | |
| Coordinates (Encamp town): 42°32′10″N 1°34′58″E | |
| Country | Andorra |
| Parishes | Encamp |
| Villages | Grau Roig, La Mosquera, El Tremat, Les Bons, Pas de la Casa, Vila |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Miquel Alís Font |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74 km2 (29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 13,521 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | encampadà, encampadana |
| Website | Official site |
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