Rodez
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Commune of Rodez![]() The western façade of Rodez' cathedral | |
| Location | |
| Longitude | 02° 34' 30" E |
| Latitude | 44° 21' 02" N |
| Administration | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Région | Midi-Pyrénées |
| Département | 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 sq. mi. or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| ² Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
| Image:Flag of France.svg | |
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 is an episcopal city since the 4th century, featuring an impressive 80 m tall cathedral. One of its specificities, is a completely closed western wall. Indeed this face was part of the city's defence wall.
[edit] Economy
Rodez is traditionally an agriculture trade center.
[edit] Transportation
Rodez is served by the nearby Rodez Marcillac Airport, located on the territory of the commune of Salles-la-Source.
Overseas départements:
Cayenne (French Guiana) • Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe) • Fort-de-France (Martinique) • Saint-Denis (Réunion)
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