Escaldes–Engordany
Escaldes-Engordany | |
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view of Escaldes | |
| Coordinates (Escaldes town): 42°30′32″N 1°32′27″E / 42.50889°N 1.54083°E | |
| Country | Andorra |
| Parishes | Escaldes-Engordany |
| Villages | Escaldes, Engordany, El Fener, Els Vilars d'Engordany, Engolasters |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rosa Gili Casals (Independent) |
| 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 |
Escaldes–Engordany (Catalan pronunciation: [esˈkaldez aŋɡoɾˈðaɲ]) is one of the seven parishes of Andorra. The Escaldes–Engordany parish was founded in 1978 by being separated from 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, the second largest population after Andorra la Vella. 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.