Sigean
Sigean (French pronunciation: [siʒɑ̃] (
listen); Occitan: Sijan) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. It formerly laid on Route nationale 9 between Narbonne and Perpignan,[2] but RN 9 (downgraded to route départementale 6009) now bypasses the town of Sigean and is itself bypassed by the A9 autoroute.
Sigean | |
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 Facade of L.A.C Lieu d'Art Contemporain, housed in a former winery | |
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Location of Sigean  | |
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| Coordinates: 43°01′45″N 2°58′42″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Occitania |
| Department | Aude |
| Arrondissement | Narbonne |
| Canton | Les Corbières Méditerranée |
| Intercommunality | Grand Narbonne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Michel Jammes |
| Area 1 | 35.35 km2 (13.65 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,533 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 11379 /11130 |
| Elevation | 0–126 m (0–413 ft) (avg. 17 m or 56 ft) |
| Website | www |
| 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 | 2,555 | — |
| 1968 | 3,033 | +18.7% |
| 1975 | 3,027 | −0.2% |
| 1982 | 3,058 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 3,373 | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 4,049 | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 5,163 | +27.5% |
Culture
- The Musée des Corbières in Sigean is a museum dedicated to history and archaeology.[3]
- The L.A.C Lieu d'Art Contemporain, located in Hameau du lac, hosts arts exhibition and performances in a former winery.[4]
- The Zoo Réserve Africaine de Sigean
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