Encamp
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| Coordinates (Encamp town): 42°32′10″N 1°34′58″E / 42.53611°N 1.58278°ECoordinates: 42°32′10″N 1°34′58″E / 42.53611°N 1.58278°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 | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 13,225 | ||
| • Density | 157.44/km2 (407.8/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | encampadà, encampadana | ||
| Website | Official site | ||
Encamp is one of the parishes of Andorra. It is on the Valira river. As of 2004, there are about 11,800 people. The highest mountain in the parish is Pic dels Pessons (2,865 m or 9,400 ft).
Economy [change]
The economy of the parish is mostly from its tourism industry, particularly skiing and hiking. There is also retail industry in the town of Encamp. There is a hydroelectric power station.
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