Lagrave (French pronunciation: [laɡʁav]; Occitan: La Grava) is a commune in the Tarn department in the Occitania region of southern France.

Lagrave
An aerial view of Lagrave
An aerial view of Lagrave
Coat of arms of Lagrave
Location of Lagrave
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Lagrave is located in France
Lagrave
Lagrave
Lagrave is located in Occitanie
Lagrave
Lagrave
Coordinates: 43°53′55″N 1°59′35″E / 43.8986°N 1.9931°E / 43.8986; 1.9931
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentTarn
ArrondissementAlbi
CantonLes Deux Rives
IntercommunalityCA Gaillac-Graulhet
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Max Moulis[1]
Area
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9.46 km2 (3.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
2,244
 • Density240/km2 (610/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
81131 /81150
Elevation135–205 m (443–673 ft)
(avg. 155 m or 509 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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The terraces which surround the plain of the village have known human occupation since the most remote times. The places called Nareille, Las Peyrouses, Les Ganelles, Les Gounelles are known for their prehistoric resort.

The Romans under Julius Caesar conquered what is now the Tarn department in the 1st century BC. The Roman occupation lasted five centuries during which time Rome imposed its laws and language on the region. Their presence in Lagrave is attested by the discovery of medals and coins minted under the Roman emperors Claudius, Titus, Trajan, Septimius Severus and Augustus.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 618—    
1975 630+0.28%
1982 816+3.76%
1990 940+1.78%
1999 1,264+3.35%
2007 1,718+3.91%
2012 1,952+2.59%
2017 2,140+1.86%
Source: INSEE[3]

See also

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References

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  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" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE