Encamp

Encamp
The town of Encamp and the Valira d'Orient river valley
The town of Encamp and the Valira d'Orient river valley
Flag of Encamp
Coat of arms of Encamp
Encamp is located in Andorra
Encamp
Encamp
Location of Encamp town within Andorra
Coordinates (Encamp town): 42°32′10″N 1°34′58″E / 42.53611°N 1.58278°E / 42.53611; 1.58278
CountryAndorra
ParishesEncamp
VillagesGrau Roig, La Mosquera, El Tremat, Les Bons, Pas de la Casa, Vila
Government
 • MayorMiquel Alís Font
Area
 • Total74 km2 (29 sq mi)
Elevation
1,238 m (4,062 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total13,521
 • Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Demonym(s)encampadà, encampadana
WebsiteOfficial site

Encamp (Catalan pronunciation: [aŋˈkam]) 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, 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). It borders France and Spain.