This article provides an organized list of the inhabited places of Andorra and explains how they relate to the country's administrative structure and geography. Andorra is a small, mountainous principality in the eastern Pyrenees between France and Spain. Its settlements range from the national capital to compact mountain villages and ski-resort towns. For an official inventory and maps see the official list.

Administrative divisions and principal settlements

Andorra is divided into seven parishes (administrative subdivisions). Each parish contains one or more towns, villages and hamlets. The best-known settlements are listed below under their parish.

  • Andorra la Vella
    • Andorra la Vella (capital)
    • La Margineda
  • Escaldes-Engordany
    • Escaldes-Engordany (town center)
    • Engordany
  • Encamp
    • Encamp
    • Pas de la Casa (border and ski resort)
  • Canillo
    • Canillo
    • Soldeu
    • El Tarter
  • La Massana
    • La Massana
    • Arinsal
    • Ordino (note: Ordino is a separate parish but close in character)
  • Ordino
    • Ordino
    • La Cortinada
    • Arans
  • Sant Julià de Lòria
    • Sant Julià de Lòria
    • Aixovall

Characteristics and economy

Most settlements in Andorra lie along river valleys and mountain slopes. The economy of many towns is strongly linked to tourism—especially alpine skiing and mountain activities—along with retail (including duty-free shopping), hospitality, and services. Several villages serve primarily as gateways to ski sectors and hiking trails; others function as local residential centers with schools and municipal services.

History and development

Many of Andorra's settlements grew around medieval parish churches, mountain passes and shepherding routes. Over the 20th century, construction of roads, modern utilities and tourist infrastructure transformed small hamlets into resort towns. Urban growth has remained modest and concentrated due to the country's limited area and steep terrain.

Notable facts and distinctions

  • Andorra la Vella is notable as the seat of government and is commonly described as the highest national capital in Europe by elevation.
  • The country is multilingual and Catalan is the official language; place names are typically Catalan.
  • Settlements are administratively important as centers of local government within their parishes and as hubs for transport and tourism.

This list highlights principal population centers but many additional small villages and dispersed hamlets exist across Andorra's valleys. For detailed maps, population figures and postal localities consult the official list and contemporary cartographic resources.