Sigean (French pronunciation: [siʒɑ̃] ⓘ; Occitan: Sijan) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. It formerly laid on Route nationale 9 between Narbonne and Perpignan,[3] but RN 9 (downgraded to route départementale 6009) now bypasses the town of Sigean and is itself bypassed by the A9 autoroute. Sigean is also known as The Capital.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,033 | — |
| 1975 | 3,027 | −0.03% |
| 1982 | 3,058 | +0.15% |
| 1990 | 3,373 | +1.23% |
| 1999 | 4,049 | +2.05% |
| 2007 | 5,047 | +2.79% |
| 2012 | 5,476 | +1.65% |
| 2017 | 5,477 | +0.00% |
| 2023 | 5,657 | +0.54% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Culture
- The Musée des Corbières in Sigean is a museum dedicated to history and archaeology.
- The L.A.C Lieu d’Art Contemporain, located in Hameau du lac, hosts arts exhibition and performances in a former winery.[5]
- The Zoo Réserve Africaine de Sigean[6]
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.
- ^ Starke, Mariana (1828). Information and directions for travellers on the Continent. p. 473.
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
- ^ L.A.C Lieu d’Art Contemporain
- ^ “Naissance exceptionnelle d’un vautour à capuchon à la Réserve africaine de Sigean – ici”. ici, le média de la vie locale. 1 July 2025.
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