Avanton (French pronunciation: [avɑ̃tɔ̃]) is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.
A Bronze Age golden hat was found near Avanton in 1844, see Avanton Gold Cone. It is on display in the National Museum of Archeology in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 640 | — |
| 1975 | 817 | +3.55% |
| 1982 | 1,120 | +4.61% |
| 1990 | 1,164 | +0.48% |
| 1999 | 1,414 | +2.19% |
| 2007 | 1,829 | +3.27% |
| 2012 | 1,871 | +0.46% |
| 2017 | 2,175 | +3.06% |
| 2023 | 2,226 | +0.39% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
Gallery
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Bronze Age gold hat found in Avanton, Tumulus culture, c. 1400 BC
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires” (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
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