Encamp () is one of the
parishes of Andorra
Andorra consists of seven communities known as parishes (, singularparròquia). Until relatively recently, it had only six parishes; the seventh, Escaldes–Engordany, was created in 1978.
Overview
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, 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 above sea level. The highest mountain in the parish is Pic dels Pessons (). It borders
France
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and
Spain
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.
Geography
Climate
Encamp has an
oceanic climate
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Köppen climate classification
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''Cfb''). The average annual temperature in Encamp is . The average annual rainfall is with May as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Encamp was on 29 June 1935; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 2 February 1956.
Radio transmitter
Radio Andorra operated a transmitter at
Lake Engolasters in Encamp from 7 August 1939 until 9 April 1981. The antenna still exists at an elevation of (coordinates: ).
Economy
The economy of the parish is mostly based on its tourism industry, particularly skiing and hiking. There is also retail industry in the town of Encamp. There is a
hydroelectric power station.
Transport
A road tunnel is being built between Encamp and
Anyós in the neighbouring parish of
La Massana
La Massana (; originally ''La Maçana'') is one of the seven parishes of Andorra, parishes of the Principality of Andorra. It is located in the northwest of the country. La Massana is also the name of the main town of the parish. The name Massana ...
; It cut journey times from 10 to 15 minutes to 5 minutes.
A
cable car used to connect the town with
Lake Engolasters, but it has been dismantled. However, a 2-stretch
funitel built in 1998 connects Encamp with a ridge at 2.500 m within
Grandvalira ski resort, thus assuring a lift+ski link with
El Pas de la Casa and the rest of the domain.
Education
The Spanish international primary school Escuela Española de la Vall d'Orient is located in Encamp.
Inicio
." Escuela Española de la Vall d'Orient. Retrieved on May 2, 2015. "C/ René Baulard, 5 AD200 ENCAMP (Principat d'Andorra)"
Notable people
* Josep Carles Laínez (born 1970 in Valencia) is a Spanish writer, has a home in Encamp
* Verònica Canals i Riba, Minister of Tourism
References
External links
Encamp
at the ''Encyclopædia Britannica
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Encamp photos
Parishes of Andorra
Populated places in Andorra
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