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| Information | |
| Number | 12 |
| Region | Midi-Pyrénées |
| Prefecture | Rodez |
| Subprefectures | Millau Villefranche-de-Rouergue |
| Population | Ranked 78th
30 /km² |
| Area | 8,735,km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 46 |
| Communes | 304 |
| President of the general council | XX |
| Location | |
Aveyron is a département in southern FranceThe French Republic or France ( French: Republique francaise or France is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. named after the Aveyron River.
Aveyron was one of the original 83 departments created during the French RevolutionThe period of the French Revolution in the history of France covers the years between 1789 and 1799, in which democrats and republicans overthrew the absolute monarchy and the Roman Catholic Church perforce underwent radical restructuring. While France wo on March 4March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). There are 302 days remaining. Events Up to 1799 303 or 304 Martyrdom of saint Adrian of Nicomedia. 1152 Frederick I Barbarossa is elected King of the Germans. 1461 King He, 1790Events January 8 George Washington gives the first State of the Union Address. January 30 The first boat specialized as a lifeboat is tested on the River Tyne. February 1 In New York City the Supreme Court of the United States convenes for the first time..
The first historical inhabitants of the region were the Rutene tribe, but the area was inhabited more anciently and boasts many prehistoric ruins.
The department is part of the current Midi-Pyrénées region. It is surrounded by the departments of TarnDepartement deu Tarn Details Information Number81 Region Midi-Pyrenees Prefecture Albi Subprefecture Castres Population Total 1999 Density Ranked 65th 343,402 60 /km² Area5,758 km² Arrondissements 2 Cantons 46 Communes 324 President of the general council, Tarn-et-GaronneTarn-et-Garonne Details Information Number82 Region Midi-Pyrenees Prefecture Montauban Subprefecture Castelsarrasin Population Total 1999 Density Ranked 86th 206,034 55 /km² Area3,718 km² Arrondissements 2 Cantons 30 Communes 195 President of the general, LotLot is: A French departement see Lot (departement) A French river, a tributary of the Garonne, see Lot River A Belgian town, see Lot, Belgium A Biblical figure, the nephew of Abraham, see Lot (biblical) Something used to take part in a lottery A character, Hérault, Gard, Lozère, and Cantal.
The highest point in the department is the summit of Mailhebiau at 451 m.
The inhabitants of the department are called Aveyronnais.