Millau
Millau (French pronunciation: [mijo] ⓘ; Occitan: Milhau pronounced [miˈʎaw]) is a commune in Occitania, France. Located at the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers, the town is a subprefecture of the Aveyron department.
Millau | |
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Subprefecture and commune | |
The Millau Viaduct as seen from Larzac | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Millau | |
Millau Millau | |
| Coordinates: 44°05′55″N 3°04′42″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Occitania |
| Department | Aveyron |
| Arrondissement | Millau |
| Canton | Millau-1 and 2 |
| Intercommunality | Millau Grands Causses |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Emmanuelle Gazel |
| Area 1 | 168.23 km2 (64.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 21,712 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Millavois (masc.), Millavoise(s) (fem.) (fr) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 12145 /12100 |
| Elevation | 340–888 m (1,115–2,913 ft) (avg. 379 m or 1,243 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Millau is known for its Viaduct, glove industry and several nearby natural landmarks such as the Gorges du Tarn. The surrounding Causses are renowned for their pastoral traditions and cheese production, including Roquefort. In this regard, the region has been part of the Causses and Cévennes World Heritage Site since 2011.
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