Villegailhenc
Villegailhenc (French pronunciation: [vilɡajɛ̃k] ; Occitan: Vilagalhenc) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.
In mid-October 2018, Villegailhenc, Conques-sur-Orbiel, and Villardonnel, and Trèbes, along with nearby areas along the river Aude, were devastated when the river flooded after intense rain. 12 people were killed, including a nun.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1962 | 687 | — |
1968 | 951 | +38.4% |
1975 | 1,018 | +7.0% |
1982 | 1,275 | +25.2% |
1990 | 1,337 | +4.9% |
1999 | 1,326 | −0.8% |
2008 | 1,624 | +22.5% |
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ France hit by worst flash floods in over a century, killing at least 12 including a nun, ABC News Online, 2018-10-16
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