Arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence
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The arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence is an arrondissement
of France, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône
department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
region
. It has 10 cantons
and 44 communes
.
s, are:
Arrondissements of France
The 101 French departments are divided into 342 arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts.The capital of an arrondissement/district is called a subprefecture...
of France, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône
Bouches-du-Rhône
Bouches-du-Rhône is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhône River. It is the most populous department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its INSEE and postal code is 13.-History of the department:...
department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur or PACA is one of the 27 regions of France.It is made up of:* the former French province of Provence* the former papal territory of Avignon, known as Comtat Venaissin...
region
Régions of France
France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...
. It has 10 cantons
Cantons of France
The cantons of France are territorial subdivisions of the French Republic's 342 arrondissements and 101 departments.Apart from their role as organizational units in certain aspects of the administration of public services and justice, the chief purpose of the cantons today is to serve as...
and 44 communes
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
.
Cantons
The cantons of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence are:- Aix-en-Provence-CentreCanton of Aix-en-Provence-CentreThe Canton of Aix-en-Provence-Centre is a canton located within the commune of Aix-en-Provence in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France. It was created 27 February 2003 by the decree 2003-156 of that date....
- Aix-en-Provence-Nord-Est
- Aix-en-Provence-Sud-OuestCanton of Aix-en-Provence-Sud-OuestThe Canton of Aix-en-Provence-Sud-Ouest is a canton located including part of the commune of Aix-en-Provence in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France...
- Gardanne
- Lambesc
- Pélissanne
- Les Pennes-Mirabeau
- Peyrolles-en-Provence
- Salon-de-Provence
- Trets
Communes
The communes of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence, and their INSEE codeINSEE code
The INSEE code is a numerical indexing code used by the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies to identify various entities, including communes, départements...
s, are:
| 1. Aix-en-Provence Aix-en-Provence Aix , or Aix-en-Provence to distinguish it from other cities built over hot springs, is a city-commune in southern France, some north of Marseille. It is in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in the département of Bouches-du-Rhône, of which it is a subprefecture. The population of Aix is... (13001) |
2. Aurons Aurons Aurons is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13008) |
3. Beaurecueil Beaurecueil Beaurecueil is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13012) |
4. Bouc-Bel-Air Bouc-Bel-Air Bouc-Bel-Air is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It is situated between Marseille, Gardanne and Aix-en-Provence... (13015) |
| 5. Cabriès Cabriès Cabriès is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13019) |
6. Charleval Charleval, Bouches-du-Rhône Charleval is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-External links:*... (13024) |
7. Châteauneuf-le-Rouge Châteauneuf-le-Rouge Châteauneuf-le-Rouge is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13025) |
8. Cornillon-Confoux Cornillon-Confoux Cornillon-Confoux is a commune of the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13029) |
| 9. Coudoux Coudoux Coudoux is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Location:It is away from Aix-en-Provence, away from Salon-de-Provence, and nearly away from Marseille... (13118) |
10. Fuveau Fuveau Fuveau is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13040) |
11. Gardanne Gardanne Gardanne is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Geography:It is close to Aix-en-Provence and Marseille and lies on the rail link connecting the two cities.-History:Walls dating back to the first century AD have been found.... (13041) |
12. Grans Grans Grans is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13044) |
| 13. Jouques Jouques Jouques is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13048) |
14. La Barben La Barben La Barben is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It's residents are called Barbenais by other French residents.The town is perhaps best known for its castle and its zoo.-Population:-References:*... (13009) |
15. La Fare-les-Oliviers La Fare-les-Oliviers La Fare-les-Oliviers is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-History:A castle, Castellas, was built in the 10th century.In the 18th century, a pavilion was built in the centre of the village.-Population:... (13037) |
16. La Roque-d'Anthéron La Roque-d'Anthéron La Roque-d'Anthéron is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. Silvacane Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery, is located near La Roque-d'Anthéron.-Population:-References:*... (13084) |
| 17. Lambesc Lambesc Lambesc is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region in southern France.Lambesc is located in the heart of Provence at the foot of the Côtes mountain range, near the Alpilles. The village has a strong historical and cultural heritage, being home to the... (13050) |
18. Lançon-Provence Lançon-Provence Lançon-Provence is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-External links:... (13051) |
19. Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade or Le Puy is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Geography:Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade is located North of Aix-en-Provence via the N96 and then the D561.... (13080) |
20. Le Tholonet Le Tholonet Le Tholonet is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. Its inhabitants are called Tholonétiens.-Geography:... (13109) |
| 21. Les Pennes-Mirabeau Les Pennes-Mirabeau Les Pennes-Mirabeau is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-External links:*... (13071) |
22. Meyrargues Meyrargues Meyrargues is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13059) |
23. Meyreuil Meyreuil Meyreuil is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France, about from Aix en Provence.-Geography:Located from Aix-en-Provence, the commune of Meyreuil is sheltered in the northeast by the mountain Montagne Sainte-Victoire, and the district of Canet is separated from the chief... (13060) |
24. Mimet Mimet Mimet is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13062) |
| 25. Peynier Peynier Peynier is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13072) |
26. Peyrolles-en-Provence Peyrolles-en-Provence Peyrolles-en-Provence is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-External links:*... (13074) |
27. Puyloubier Puyloubier Puyloubier is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.In Puyloubier can be found the Institution des Invalides de la Legion Etrangere.-Population:-References:*... (13079) |
28. Pélissanne Pélissanne Pélissanne is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It is close to Aix-en-Provence and Salon-de-Provence.-Population:-External links:*... (13069) |
| 29. Rognes Rognes, Bouches-du-Rhône Rognes is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13082) |
30. Rousset Rousset, Bouches-du-Rhône Rousset is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France close to Aix-en-Provence.The town is known for its semiconductor area that groups Atmel and STMicroelectronics.-History:... (13087) |
31. Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13090) |
32. Saint-Cannat Saint-Cannat Saint-Cannat is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.It has retained several fountains dating back to the 17th and 18th century, the remains of the medieval ramparts and the chateau, which today houses the town hall and museum.... (13091) |
| 33. Saint-Estève-Janson Saint-Estève-Janson Saint-Estève-Janson is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13093) |
34. Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Location:It is 6 kilometres from Aix-en-Provence and Vauvenargues, Bouches-du-Rhône, and 3 kilometres from Le Tholonet, near the Montagne Sainte-Victoire.... (13095) |
35. Saint-Paul-lès-Durance Saint-Paul-lès-Durance Saint-Paul-lès-Durance is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.The Cadarache research center for nuclear energy is located in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance.-Population:-External links:* * * * * * * * *... (13099) |
36. Salon-de-Provence Salon-de-Provence Salon-de-Provence is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It is the location of an important air base.-History:Salon was a Gallo-Roman oppidum well positioned on the salt trade routes between Adriatic, Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, hence its name... (13103) |
| 37. Septèmes-les-Vallons Septèmes-les-Vallons Septèmes-les-Vallons is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13106) |
38. Simiane-Collongue Simiane-Collongue Simiane-Collongue is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-References:*... (13107) |
39. Trets Trets Trets is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Population:-Events:Trets hosts the SGI European Cultural Center; every year many members of the SGI from all over Europe go there to attend courses with the aim of deepening their understanding of the Buddhism of Nichiren... (13110) |
40. Vauvenargues Vauvenargues, Bouches-du-Rhône Vauvenargues is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It is close to Aix-en-Provence and the Montagne Sainte-Victoire.-Population:-Chateau of Vauvenargues:... (13111) |
| 41. Velaux Velaux Velaux is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It is near Coudoux and Ventabren.-Population:-External links:*... (13112) |
42. Venelles Venelles Venelles is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France near Aix-en-Provence.-History:In 15 BC, there was a Roman settlement there... (13113) |
43. Ventabren Ventabren Ventabren is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-Location:It is close to Aix-en-Provence, and only away from Coudoux and Velaux.-History:... (13114) |
44. Éguilles Éguilles Éguilles is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. It is halfway between Saint-Cannat and Aix-en-Provence.-History:Tracks of an early settlement dating back to the 3rd century BC have been found... (13032) |