Villedaigne
Villedaigne (French pronunciation: [vildɛɲ] ⓘ; Occitan: Viladanha) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France, about 15 kilometres from Narbonne.
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Location of Villedaigne | |
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| Coordinates: 43°12′58″N 2°51′39″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Occitania |
| Department | Aude |
| Arrondissement | Narbonne |
| Canton | Narbonne-1 |
| Intercommunality | Grand Narbonne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Lydie Loïs[1] |
| Area 1 | 2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi) |
| Population | 554 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 11421 /11200 |
| Elevation | 19–36 m (62–118 ft) (avg. 25 m or 82 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 371 | — |
| 1968 | 407 | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 410 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 423 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 467 | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 463 | −0.9% |
| 2008 | 466 | +0.6% |
Geography
The village lies on the left bank of the Orbieu, which forms all of the commune's eastern border.
History
William of Gellone was defeated not far from Villedaigne in a battle with the Cordoban Muslim army led by Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Wahid ibn Mughith on his approach to Carcassonne. The expedition did not advance deeper into Carolingian territory.
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
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