Manosque

Manosque

Manosque seen from the Mont d'Or

Coat of arms
Manosque

Coordinates: 43°50′03″N 5°47′02″E / 43.8342°N 5.7839°E / 43.8342; 5.7839Coordinates: 43°50′03″N 5°47′02″E / 43.8342°N 5.7839°E / 43.8342; 5.7839
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Arrondissement Forcalquier
Government
 • Mayor (2014–2020) Bernard Jeanmet-Péralta
Area1 56.73 km2 (21.90 sq mi)
Population (2012)2 22,099
 • Density 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code 04112 / 04100
Elevation 279–730 m (915–2,395 ft)
(avg. 330 m or 1,080 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Manosque (Provençal Occitan: Manòsca in classical norm or Manosco in Mistralian norm) is the largest town and commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. However, it is not the préfecture (capital) of the department, which resides in the smaller town of Digne-les-Bains. Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the Luberon near the Durance river.

History

Manosque has existed since before 966 when it is first mentioned historically. Commerce thrived in the town in the 13th century leading the population to increase to 10,000 inhabitants. It was at this time that the city walls were constructed. The walls have been completely destroyed apart from a few remaining gates. The population suffered greatly starting in the 18th century due to plagues in 1720 and 1834. Between 1950 and 1970 the town saw a huge increase in population along with other areas south of the Luberon. A threefold increase in inhabitants occurred.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
17164,370—    
17605,860+34.1%
17654,370−25.4%
17934,726+8.1%
18005,360+13.4%
18065,570+3.9%
18215,544−0.5%
18315,543−0.0%
18364,995−9.9%
18415,311+6.3%
18465,684+7.0%
18515,073−10.7%
18565,897+16.2%
18615,936+0.7%
18665,919−0.3%
18726,124+3.5%
18766,136+0.2%
18815,775−5.9%
18865,450−5.6%
18915,572+2.2%
18965,265−5.5%
19015,098−3.2%
19065,017−1.6%
19114,853−3.3%
19215,036+3.8%
19264,989−0.9%
19314,661−6.6%
19365,635+20.9%
19466,734+19.5%
19547,750+15.1%
196210,080+30.1%
196816,281+61.5%
197519,150+17.6%
198218,760−2.0%
199019,107+1.8%
199919,603+2.6%
200822,270+13.6%
201222,099−0.8%

Personalities

Twin towns

Manosque is twinned with:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Baratier, Duby & Hildesheimer, Atlas historique. Provence, Comtat Venaissin, principauté d’Orange, comté de Nice, principauté de Monaco, Paris, Librairie Armand Colin, 1969. p148
  2. ↑ G. Vapereau, Dictionnaire universel des contemporains : contenant toutes les personnes notables de la France et des pays étrangers [...], 4th édition, Paris, 1870, pp207-208
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