Saignon
Saignon is a commune. It is found in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the Vaucluse department in the south of France.
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Saignon | |
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| Administration | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Vaucluse |
| Arrondissement | Apt |
| Canton | Apt |
| Mayor | Jacques Azzuro (2001–2008) |
| Statistics | |
| Elevation | 230–634 m (755–2,080 ft) (avg. 450 m (1,480 ft)*) |
| Land area1 | 19.6 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 994 (1999) |
| - Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84105/ 84400 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
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Saignon is located on a hill.
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Saignon Media
Notre-Dame de Pitié, a stop for religious pilgrims
The main square of Saignon, France.
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Abbaye Saint-Eusèbe, now used for private events