Audenge
Audenge (French pronunciation: [odɑ̃ʒ]; Occitan: Audenja) is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France.
Geography
The town is situated on the Arcachon Bay (Bassin d'Arcachon), between Lanton, Biganos and Marcheprime.
Population
Inhabitants of Audenge are called Audengeois.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,234 | — |
| 1975 | 2,529 | +1.79% |
| 1982 | 2,675 | +0.81% |
| 1990 | 2,981 | +1.36% |
| 1999 | 3,948 | +3.17% |
| 2007 | 5,660 | +4.61% |
| 2012 | 6,622 | +3.19% |
| 2017 | 7,993 | +3.84% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
History
Audenge's patron saint is Saint Yves, patron of fishermen.