Vézénobres
Vézénobres
Vesenòbre (Occitan) | |
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A general view of Vézénobres | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Vézénobres | |
Vézénobres Vézénobres | |
| Coordinates: 44°03′07″N 4°08′35″E / 44.052°N 4.143°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Occitania |
| Department | Gard |
| Arrondissement | Alès |
| Canton | Alès-3 |
| Intercommunality | Alès Agglomération |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Sébastien Ombras[1] |
Area 1 | 17.07 km2 (6.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | 1,839 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 30348 /30360 |
| Elevation | 84–219 m (276–719 ft) (avg. 110 m or 360 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Vézénobres (French pronunciation: [vezenɔbʁ]; Occitan: Vesenòbre) is a commune in the Gard department in the Occitania region in Southern France.
History
Vézénobres is a medieval town that is known for the intense religious wars that lasted a few centuries. It was home to many Protestant leaders, namely, those who were directly involved in the Carmisard wars. Eventually the Catholic Dragoons invaded and killed all of them and they were buried in the walls of their own houses.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 914 | — |
| 1975 | 1,056 | +2.08% |
| 1982 | 1,092 | +0.48% |
| 1990 | 1,312 | +2.32% |
| 1999 | 1,391 | +0.65% |
| 2009 | 1,698 | +2.01% |
| 2014 | 1,756 | +0.67% |
| 2020 | 1,824 | +0.64% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
Personalities
The English rock singer Mick Jagger (of the Rolling Stones) bought a house in the village in 1978. He only remained there for a few months.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
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