Encamp

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 1,226 metres (4,020 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.^{[1][additional citation(s) needed]}

Encamp
The town of Encamp and the Valira d'Orient river valley
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 (PS)
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

Geography

The parish contains the lake and dam of Estany de l'Illa in the Gargantillar hills at an altitude of about 2,500 metres (8,200 ft).^[2]

Climate

Encamp has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). The average annual temperature in Encamp is 9.8 °C (49.6 °F). The average annual rainfall is 805.4 mm (31.71 in) with May as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 18.9 °C (66.0 °F), and lowest in January, at around 2.1 °C (35.8 °F). The highest temperature ever recorded in Encamp was 36.0 °C (96.8 °F) on 29 June 1935; the coldest temperature ever recorded was −16.0 °C (3.2 °F) on 2 February 1956.

Climate data for Encamp (1981–2010 averages, extremes 1934−2017)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	18.0 (64.4)	20.0 (68.0)	24.0 (75.2)	29.0 (84.2)	30.0 (86.0)	36.0 (96.8)	35.0 (95.0)	35.0 (95.0)	32.0 (89.6)	28.0 (82.4)	20.0 (68.0)	21.0 (69.8)	36.0 (96.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	6.1 (43.0)	8.0 (46.4)	11.6 (52.9)	13.3 (55.9)	17.4 (63.3)	22.2 (72.0)	26.0 (78.8)	25.2 (77.4)	20.8 (69.4)	15.5 (59.9)	9.7 (49.5)	6.5 (43.7)	15.2 (59.4)
Daily mean °C (°F)	2.1 (35.8)	3.2 (37.8)	6.1 (43.0)	7.9 (46.2)	11.6 (52.9)	15.9 (60.6)	18.9 (66.0)	18.4 (65.1)	14.7 (58.5)	10.4 (50.7)	5.4 (41.7)	2.8 (37.0)	9.8 (49.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	−1.8 (28.8)	−1.6 (29.1)	0.6 (33.1)	2.4 (36.3)	5.9 (42.6)	9.5 (49.1)	11.8 (53.2)	11.6 (52.9)	8.7 (47.7)	5.3 (41.5)	1.1 (34.0)	−1.0 (30.2)	4.4 (39.9)
Record low °C (°F)	−15.0 (5.0)	−16.0 (3.2)	−11.0 (12.2)	−7.0 (19.4)	−2.0 (28.4)	0.0 (32.0)	3.0 (37.4)	3.0 (37.4)	0.0 (32.0)	−6.0 (21.2)	−8.0 (17.6)	−13.0 (8.6)	−16.0 (3.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	49.4 (1.94)	27.6 (1.09)	39.7 (1.56)	73.6 (2.90)	91.3 (3.59)	85.1 (3.35)	59.9 (2.36)	78.8 (3.10)	81.8 (3.22)	80.2 (3.16)	76.8 (3.02)	61.2 (2.41)	805.4 (31.71)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)	6.1	4.9	5.8	9.4	11.0	8.7	6.5	7.1	6.8	7.6	6.6	6.0	86.5
Source: Météo France[3]

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 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) (coordinates: 42°31′18″N 1°34′10″E).

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; 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^[4] 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.^[5]

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