El Tarter

El Tarter (Catalan pronunciation: [əl təɾˈte]) is a village in Andorra and one of the country's 44 official poblacions. It is located in the parish of Canillo.

El Tarter
El Tarter
Location in Andorra
Coordinates: 42°35′N 1°39′E
Country Andorra
ParishCanillo
Elevation
1,766 m (5,794 ft)
Population
 (2023)
  Total1,003

Geography

The village is located in the north-east of the country, near the border with France. It lies on the CG-2 main road and the Valira d'Orient, a tributary of the Gran Valira.

Culture

The village is home to the Església de Sant Pere del Tarter, a Catholic church commemorating Saint Peter. Built in the 16th century, it has since been designated an Andorran cultural heritage site.


42°35′N 1°39′E


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