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Quillan
Occitanievillage
Quillan
Total population
3,066
Founded
2016
Demographic figures from INSEE. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
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Overview
Quillan is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Brenac was merged into Quillan.
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History
Historically, Quillan was a stopping point on the ancient and winding road between Carcassonne and Perpignan. The River Aude traditionally carried timber and other local products to Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi. The town was particularly noted for hat making, and then later, the production of formica. With the construction of the toll-road joining Carcassonne to Perpignan via Narbonne, the town has moved away from production towards eco-tourism, tourism and outdoor pursuits such as rambling, biking, kayaking, rafting and walking. The surrounding area is rich in geographical and historical interest including many Cathar castles.
Geography
Quillan is located at the foothills of the Pyrenees, on the road between Carcassonne and Perpignan. The River Aude runs through the town. At the base of the mountains, fields of sunflowers and vineyards straddle the roads with snow-capped peaks in the distance. The beaches of the Mediterranean are about an hour away. In the other direction, Carcassonne is a 45-minute drive, while Toulouse is one and a half hours away. Quillan is a medium-sized town 6 km from Espéraza, neighbouring the commune of Ginoles.
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Official Identifiers
INSEE — French National Institute of Statistics
- INSEE code
- 11304
- Department
- 11
- Region
- 76
- Population (Wikidata)
- 2,978
geo.api.gouv.fr
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • Wikidata
- • INSEE — French national statistics, via geo.api.gouv.fr (official commune code, population, surface, department, region)
- • INSEE — French National Institute of Statistics — geo.api.gouv.fr