Villedaigne
Villedaigne (French pronunciation: [vildɛɲ] ; Occitan: Viladanha) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France, about 15 kilometres from Narbonne.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 371 | — |
| 1968 | 407 | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 410 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 423 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 467 | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 463 | −0.9% |
| 2008 | 466 | +0.6% |
Geography
The village lies on the left bank of the Orbieu, which forms all of the commune's eastern border.
History
William of Gellone was defeated not far from Villedaigne in a battle with the Cordoban Muslim army led by Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Wahid ibn Mughith on his approach to Carcassonne. The expedition did not advance deeper into Carolingian territory.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
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