Roquebrune-sur-Argens (French pronunciation: [ʁɔkbʁyn syʁ aʁʒɑ̃(s)]; Occitan: Ròcabruna d'Argenç) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Southeastern France.

Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Ròcabruna d'Argenç (Occitan)
A view of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, from the southwest
A view of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, from the southwest
Coat of arms of Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Location of Roquebrune-sur-Argens
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Roquebrune-sur-Argens is located in France
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Roquebrune-sur-Argens is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Coordinates: 43°26′N 6°38′E / 43.43°N 6.63°E / 43.43; 6.63
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentVar
ArrondissementDraguignan
CantonRoquebrune-sur-Argens
IntercommunalityEstérel Côte d'Azur Agglomération
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Jean Cayron[1] (DVC)
Area
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106.10 km2 (40.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
14,448
 • Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
83107 /83520
Elevation1–373 m (3.3–1,223.8 ft)
(avg. 13 m or 43 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It lies between the cities of Draguignan to the northwest and Fréjus to the east. The commune consists of the town of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, as well as two smaller villages: La Bouverie north of town and Les Issambres to the south, on the Mediterranean coast. The commune is home to the French National Water Ski Training Site on the Lac du Vaudois, north of Les Issambres.

History

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The recorded history of the oldest part of the town of Roquebrune-sur-Argens began around 983. Signs of human settlements, from the local "Bouverian culture", dating from Prehistory, were found in caves near La Bouverie.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 3,698—    
1975 5,041+4.53%
1982 6,301+3.24%
1990 10,389+6.45%
1999 11,349+0.99%
2009 12,708+1.14%
2014 12,344−0.58%
2020 14,335+2.52%
Source: INSEE[3]

Economy

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  • Tourism
  • Vineyards and horticulture
  • Harbour (with a maritime link to Saint-Tropez harbour)
  • Two industrial areas
  • National Water Skiing Centre

Sites

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  • The 1,000-old village, with many chapels
  • A 2,000-year-old fishpond
  • Local museum of history
  • Le Blavet gorge

Notable people

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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
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