Escaldes–Engordany
Escaldes–Engordany (Catalan pronunciation: [əsˈkaldəz əŋɡuɾˈðaɲ]) is one of the seven parishes of Andorra. The Escaldes–Engordany parish was founded on 14 June 1978 and has the second largest population after Andorra la Vella. The parish is composed of the areas les Escaldes, Engordany, Els Vilars d'Engordany, Engolasters, and El Fener. As of 2014 it has a population of 13,634. Notable events include the town's annual jazz festival. It borders four parishes: Encamp to the north and northeast, Sant Julià de Lòria in the southwest, Andorra la Vella in the west, and La Massana in the northwest. Escaldes–Engordany also borders Spain in the east, south and southeast.
Escaldes-Engordany | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Escaldes-Engordany Location of Escaldes-Engordany within Andorra | |
| Coordinates (Escaldes town): 42°30′32″N 1°32′27″E | |
| Country | Andorra |
| Parishes | Escaldes-Engordany |
| Villages | Escaldes, Engordany, El Fener, Els Vilars d'Engordany, Engolasters |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Montserrat Capdevila Pallarés |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 14,395 |
| • Density | 479.83/km2 (1,242.8/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | escaldenc, escaldenca |
| Website | Official site |
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