Aurillac (ôrēyäk'), town (1990 pop. 32,654), capital of Cantal dept., S central France, in Auvergne, on the Jordanne River. An industrial, communications, and market center, it is noted for its furniture, footwear, pharmaceuticals, and Cantal cheese. It has an 18th-century church and picturesque old houses.
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Coordinates: 44°55′34″N 2°26′26″E / 44.9261111°N 2.44055556°E
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Commune of Aurillac |
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  Aurillac
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| Administration | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne |
| Department | Cantal |
| Arrondissement | Aurillac |
| Intercommunality | Aurillac |
| Mayor | Alain Calmette (2008–2014) |
| Statistics | |
| Elevation | 573–867. m (1,880–2,840 ft) (avg. 622 m/2,040 ft) |
| Land area1 | 28.76 km2 (11.10 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 30,551 (1999) |
| - Density | 1,062 /km2 (2,750 /sq mi) |
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| INSEE/Postal code | 15014/ 15000 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Aurillac (Orlhac in Occitan) is a commune in the Auvergne region in central France, capital of the Cantal department.
The inhabitants of Aurillac are called the Aurillacois, and are also Cantaliens (from Cantal).
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Geography and climate
Aurillac is traversed by the Jordanne River.
Aurillac is often thought to be one of the coldest cities in France. However, this is untrue, as it is simply the city at the highest altitude shown on the TV weathercasts.
Economy
Umbrellas
The historical capital of the umbrella, Aurillac makes more than half the umbrellas produced in France. In 1999, Aurillac produced around 250,000 umbrellas, generating around 100 jobs.[citation needed]
The umbrella industry was suffering several decades of decline at the end of the 20th century. In 1997, to strengthen their position, the Aurillac umbrella factories regrouped as an Economic Interest Group, or GIE, and launched under a single label, L'aurillac Parapluie.[citation needed]
Sights
Some of the better known churches of Aurillac are:
- Église Saint Géraud
- Église Notre Dame aux Neiges
- Église Sacré Cœur
- Église Saint-Joseph Ouvrier
Miscellaneous
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Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne is a rugby team based in Aurillac.
Aurillac was the birthplace of:
- Gerbert of Aurillac, Pope Sylvester II
- The Revolutionary Jean-Baptiste Carrier was born in a nearby village.
- Paul Doumer (1857-1932), President of France
- Marie Marvingt (1875–1963), an athlete, mountaineer, aviator, and the most decorated woman in the history of France.
External links
- Official website (in French)
- 36 heures Festival
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