Carnoux-en-Provence (French pronunciation: [kaʁnu ɑ̃ pʁɔvɑ̃s]; Occitan: Carnós de Provença), commonly referred to simply as Carnoux, is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southern France. It was created in 1966 from the commune of Roquefort-la-Bédoule. In 2018, Carnoux-en-Provence had a population of 6,564.

Carnoux-de-Provence is located 16.3 km (10.3 mi) to the east-southeast of Marseille. Camp de Carpiagne, the garrison for the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment and formerly 1st-11th Cuirassier armoured (tank) regiment of the French Army, is found in the town's western part, as well as with territory in the 9th arrondissement of Marseille, Aubagne and Cassis, north of the renowned road from Marseille to Cassis.

History

In 1957, French citizens repatriated from Morocco established the town of Carnoux on the land of Roquefort-la-Bédoule, where those repatriated from Algeria were also welcomed from 1962.[3]

In 1966, the commune of Carnoux-en-Provence was officially created, becoming the 119th commune in Bouches-du-Rhône.[4] The city's urban and municipal policies were developed by French architect Jean Rozan (1887–1977).

Population

Population development since 1968:

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 2,207—    
1975 3,120+5.07%
1982 5,149+7.42%
1990 6,363+2.68%
1999 7,042+1.13%
2007 6,886−0.28%
2012 6,764−0.36%
2017 6,600−0.49%
Source: INSEE[5]

Geography

Situation

Carnoux-en-Provence is situated to the east of Marseille, with Aubagne to the north and Cassis to the south, with hills to the east extending to the Massif de Saint-Cyr.

Climat

Carnoux-en-Provence benefits from a Mediterranean weather.

Adjacent towns

List of mayors

List of mayors of Carnoux-en-Provence[6]
Term start Term end Name Affiliation
January 1967 March 1971 Pierre Maret
March 1971 December 1977
(resignation)		 Adolphe Faure
January 1978 March 1983 Marc Laprie
March 1983 March 2001 Jean Chaland[7] DVD
March 2001 In office Jean-Pierre Giorgi DVD

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Histoire de Carnoux". Archived from the original on 23 November 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  4. ^ Site sur la Population et les Limites Administratives de la France
  5. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  6. ^ Discours de Jean Chaland à l'occasion des 30 ans de Carnoux-en-Provence
  7. ^ "Jean Chaland nous a quittés". La Provence. 14 February 2014.