Vaucluse (original) (raw)
Vaucluse is a d�partement in the south of France.
Vaucluse
| Region | Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur |
|---|---|
| Number | 84 |
| Pr�fecture | Avignon |
| Sous-pr�fectures | Apt, Carpentras |
| Area - Total - % water | 3,567 km² xx% |
| Population - Total (1999) - Density | 499,685 140/km² |
History
The Vaucluse d�partement was created on December 8, 1793 out of parts of the Bouches-du-Rh�ne, Dr�me and Basses-Alpes (later renamed Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) d�partements.
Geography
Administratively, the Vaucluse d�partement is divided into 3 arrondissements, 24 cantons, and 151 communes.
Significant river: the Rh�ne.
Other important cities include: Orange
See also: Communes of the Vaucluse d�partement
Economy
Demographics
- Urban population: 416,301 (83%)
- Rural population: 83,384 (17%)
Culture
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- Conseil G�n�ral's (d�partement's governing body) website: http://www.cg84.fr/