Pertuis
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The church and the tourist office in the town of Pertuis | ||
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Location within Provence-A.-C.d'A. region  Pertuis | ||
| Coordinates: 43°41′42″N 5°30′13″E / 43.695°N 5.5036°ECoordinates: 43°41′42″N 5°30′13″E / 43.695°N 5.5036°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Apt | |
| Canton | Pertuis | |
| Intercommunality | Pays d'Aix | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Roger Pellenc | |
| Area1 | 66.23 km2 (25.57 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 18,906 | |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84089 / 84120 | |
| Elevation |
171–472 m (561–1,549 ft) (avg. 246 m or 807 ft) | |
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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. | ||
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Pertuis is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
Located south of the Luberon, this town is also near Aix-en-Provence, a famous town. Pertuis has existed since at least 981, while a castle was first built in the 12th century. It has registered significant population growth in the last 50 years, with a threefold increase during this period.
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Pertuis is twinned with:
Notable people from Pertuis
- Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau (1715–1789), economist
- Michèle Torr (1947-), singer
- Cyril Rool (1975-), footballer
Gallery
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Église Saint-Nicolas
See also
References
- ↑ "Alton Town Twinning Association". Hampshire County Council. May 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
External links
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