Rodez
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Commune of Rodez![]() The western façade of Rodez' cathedral |
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Location | |
Longitude | 02° 34' 30" E |
Latitude | 44° 21' 02" N |
Administration | |
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Country | France |
Region | Midi-Pyrénées |
Department | Aveyron (préfecture) |
Arrondissement | Rodez |
Canton | Chief town of 3 cantons |
Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Rodez |
Mayor | Marc Censi (2001-2008) |
Statistics | |
Altitude | 501 m–643 m (avg. 627 m) |
Land area¹ | 11.18 km² |
Population² (1999) |
23,707 |
- Density (1999) | 2,120/km² |
Miscellaneous | |
INSEE/Postal code | 12202/ 12000 |
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 mi² or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
² Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
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Rodez (Occitan: Rodés) is a city and commune in southern France, in the Aveyron département.
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[edit] History
Rodez was the historic capital of Rouergue.
[edit] Sights
Rodez has been an episcopal city since the 4th century, featuring an impressive 80 metre tall cathedral. One of its features is a completely closed western wall, which was part of the city's defence wall.
[edit] Economy
Rodez is traditionally an agricultural trade center.
[edit] Transportation
Rodez is served by the nearby Rodez Marcillac Airport, located on the territory of the commune of Salles-la-Source.
[edit] External link
Overseas departments
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