Encamp
Encamp is one of the parishes of Andorra, located on the Riu Valira, and connected by a 6.2-km-long cable car to the Engolasters-See. It is also the name of a town in the province. Other localities include Vila, El pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Les Bons and Engolasters. As of 2004, it has about 11,800 inhabitants. The center of the municipality lies 1,300 meters above sea level. In the locality is the Pic (peak) des Pessons (9,400 ft).
Radio Transmitter
At Encamp, there was until April 9, 1981 the transmitter of Radio Andorra. The transmitter, however, still exists; it is 1600 meters high (coordinates: 42°31′18″N 1°34′10″E / 42.52167°N 1.56944°E)
Economy
Encamp's economy is mostly supplemented by tourism, particularly skiing. There are also facilities for generating hydroelectric power.
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