Avignon
Sign in to saveAvignon (, , ; or , ; ) is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. Located on the left bank of the river Rhône, the commune has a population of 92,188 (2023), with about 16,000 (estimate from Avignon's municipal services) living in the ancient town centre enclosed by its medieval walls. The Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Avignon, a cooperation structure of 16 communes, had 197,102 inhabitants in 2022.
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Avignon is a city in southern France, located on the Rhône River, that serves as the administrative center of the Vaucluse department and has a population of about 92,000 people. The city is notable for its medieval walled town center, which remains a distinctive historical feature with approximately 16,000 residents living within its ancient walls.
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Place details
- Locality
- Avignon
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Country
- France
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- Toponymy
- History
- Geography
- Geology and terrain
- Hydrography
- Artificial diversions
- Seismicity
- Climate
- The mistral
- Demographics
- Administration
- List of mayors
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Evolution of the borders of the commune
- Area and population
- Economy
- Areas of economic activity
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Public sector (excluding government)
- Employment
- Transport
- Roads
- Railways
- Airports
- Water transport
- Public transport
- Bicycles
- Cultural heritage
- Gallery
- Culture
- Avignon Festival
- International Congress Centre
- "Sur le Pont d'Avignon"
- Sport
- Education
- University of Avignon
- University before the Revolution
- Modern university
- Notable people
- The Arts
- Music
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- Public service & the Church
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Avignon (, , ; or , ; ) is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. Located on the left bank of the river Rhône, the commune has a population of 92,188 (2023), with about 16,000 (estimate from Avignon's municipal services) living in the ancient town centre enclosed by its medieval walls. The Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Avignon, a cooperation structure of 16 communes, had 197,102 inhabitants in 2022.
Avignon is France's 35th-largest metropolitan area according to INSEE with 337,039 inhabitants (2020), and France's 13th-largest urban unit with 459,533 inhabitants (2020). Its urban area was the fastest-growing in France from 1999 until 2010 with an increase of 76% of its population and an area increase of 136%.