Capendu
Capendu (French pronunciation: [kapɑ̃dy] ; Occitan: Campendut) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.
Etymology
Mentioned in the form Campendud 1071. Occitan “sloping field”, “inclined field”. Fortuitous homophony with Capendu, hamlet of Blainville-Crevon (Seine-Maritime) which means “hung cat”. Armorial bearings
History
One finds potteries dating about 20.000 years ago in the Mayrac locality. The traces reveal a Roman camp site near the placement of the windmill of Roque Del Die (Occitan for Rock of God).
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1,407 | — |
| 1968 | 1,413 | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 1,160 | −17.9% |
| 1982 | 1,198 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 1,291 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 1,380 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 1,525 | +10.5% |
Events
For seven years, FestiVoix, organized by the community of communes, has invited choral societies and artists.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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