Manosque (French pronunciation: [manɔsk]; 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 is the smaller town of Digne-les-Bains. Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the Luberon near the Durance river.
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Coordinates: 43°50′03″N 5°47′02″E / 43.8342°N 5.7839°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence |
Arrondissement | Forcalquier |
Canton | Manosque-1, 2 and 3 |
Intercommunality | Durance-Luberon-Verdon Agglomération |
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• Mayor (2020–2026) | Camille Galtier[1] |
Area 1 | 56.73 km2 (21.90 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 22,926 |
• Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
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. |
Manosque has existed since before 966 when it is first mentioned historically.[citation needed] Commerce thrived in the town in the 13th century leading the population to increase to 10,000 inhabitants.[citation needed] It was at this time that the city walls were constructed. They 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.[citation needed] Between 1950 and 1970, the town had a huge increase in population along with other areas south of the Luberon. A threefold increase in inhabitants occurred.
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Source: EHESS[3] and INSEE (1968-2017)[4] |