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Commune of Rodez
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The western façade of Rodez' cathedral
Location
Longitude 02° 34' 30" E
Latitude 44° 21' 02" N
Administration
CountryFrance
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).
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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.

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