Laguiole

Laguiole ([lajɔl]; La Guiòla [laˈjɔlɔ] in Languedocien) is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.

For the cheese, see Laguiole cheese. For the knife, see Laguiole knife.
Laguiole
Commune
The slate rooftops in Laguiole
The slate rooftops in Laguiole
Coat of arms of Laguiole
Coat of arms
Location of Laguiole
Laguiole is located in France
Laguiole
Laguiole
Laguiole is located in Occitanie
Laguiole
Laguiole
Coordinates: 44°41′06″N 2°50′53″E
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentAveyron
ArrondissementRodez
CantonAubrac et Carladez
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Vincent Alazard[1]
Area
1
63.06 km2 (24.35 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2020)[2]
1,230
 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
12119 /12210
Elevation868–1,342 m (2,848–4,403 ft)
(avg. 1,000 m or 3,300 ft)
Websitewww.laguiole12.fr
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It is known for its Laguiole cheese, which has an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (label of guaranteed origin), and as the birthplace of the Laguiole knife. The name of the village comes from la gleisòla, meaning a little church.

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
17931,833—    
18001,973+7.6%
18061,928−2.3%
18212,177+12.9%
18312,128−2.3%
18362,178+2.3%
18412,174−0.2%
18462,020−7.1%
18512,115+4.7%
18561,934−8.6%
18611,837−5.0%
18661,996+8.7%
18721,989−0.4%
18761,984−0.3%
18811,930−2.7%
18861,914−0.8%
18911,941+1.4%
YearPop.±%
18961,871−3.6%
19011,890+1.0%
19061,885−0.3%
19111,767−6.3%
19211,576−10.8%
19261,647+4.5%
19311,509−8.4%
19361,612+6.8%
19461,468−8.9%
19541,366−6.9%
19621,262−7.6%
19681,282+1.6%
19751,291+0.7%
19821,231−4.6%
19901,264+2.7%
19991,248−1.3%
20081,269+1.7%

See also

Tourism and accommodations

References
  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
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