Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Département, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
🇫🇷 Manosque is the largest town and commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in south-eastern France. However, it is not the préfecture (capital) of the department, which resides in the smaller town of Digne-les-Bains. Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the Luberon near the Durance river.
History Manosque has existed since before 966 when it is first mentioned historically. Commerce thrived in the town in the 13th century leading the population to increase to 10,000 inhabitants. It was at this time that the city walls were constructed. They have been completely destroyed apart from a few remaining gates. The population suffered greatly starting in the 18th century due to plagues in 1720 and 1834. Between 1950 and 1970, the town had a huge increase in population along with other areas south of the Luberon. A threefold increase in inhabitants occurred.
Europe/Paris/Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Manosque has a population of over 22,485 people. Manosque also forms part of the wider Forcalquier Arrondissement which has a population of over 97,440 people. It is also a part of the larger Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Département. Manosque is situated 23 km south of Forcalquier.
Twin Towns, Sister Cities Manosque has links with:
🇩🇪 Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany 🇮🇹 Voghera, Italy🇨🇳 Jilin City 43.854
🇮🇹 Sesto Fiorentino 43.833
🇧🇦 Istočno Sarajevo 43.817
🇳🇱 Leeuwarden 5.79
🇳🇱 De Fryske Marren 5.799
🇳🇱 Overbetuwe 5.85
🇫🇷 Le Bourget-du-Lac 5.86
🇫🇷 Saint-Claude 5.867
Locations Near: Manosque 5.7839,43.8342
🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence 5.446,43.526 d: 43.7
🇫🇷 Brignoles 6.066,43.406 d: 52.7
🇫🇷 Digne-les-Bains 6.238,44.1 d: 46.8
🇫🇷 Marseille 5.365,43.299 d: 68.5
🇫🇷 La Ciotat 5.61,43.174 d: 74.7
🇫🇷 Draguignan 6.467,43.54 d: 63.9
🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer 5.883,43.095 d: 82.6
🇫🇷 Carpentras 5.049,44.056 d: 63.8
Antipodal to: Manosque -174.216,-43.834
🇹🇴 Nuku'alofa -175.216,-21.136 d: 17489.5
🇦🇸 Pago Pago -170.701,-14.279 d: 16711.8
🇼🇸 Apia -171.76,-13.833 d: 16670.9
🇵🇫 Papeete -149.566,-17.537 d: 16289.4
🇺🇸 Hilo -155.089,19.725 d: 12683.5
🇺🇸 Maui -156.446,20.72 d: 12611.7
🇺🇸 Maui County -156.617,20.868 d: 12600
🇺🇸 Wailuku -156.505,20.894 d: 12594.4