La Massana is one of the seven parishes located in the northwest of the Principality of Andorra. It serves as a significant administrative and geographical area within the country, with La Massana also serving as the name of its main town.
The name of the parish is derived from the Latin word "mattianam," which refers to a specific variety of apple. In addition to the primary town, the parish includes several other settlements, such as Pal, Arinsal, Erts, Sispony, Anyós, L'Aldosa de la Massana, Puiol del Pui, Escàs, Els Plans, Mas de Ribafeta, Xixerella, and Pui.