Cornillon-Confoux Facts for Kids

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Cornillon-Confoux

Commune

An aerial view of Cornillon-Confoux

Coat of arms

Cornillon-Confoux

Location in France

Cornillon-Confoux

Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Country

France

Region

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Berre-l'Étang

Aix-Marseille-Provence

Area

14.95 km² (5.77 sq mi)

Population

(2008)

1,345

• Density

89.97/km² (233.01/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

13029 /13250

Elevation

21–190 m (69–623 ft)
(avg. 110 m or 360 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Cornillon-Confoux is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the south of France. It is part of the region called Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This charming place is found in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône. In 2008, about 1,345 people lived there.

How Many People Live Here?
Art and History in Cornillon-Confoux
- Famous Sculpture
- Traditional Stone Shelters
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How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Cornillon-Confoux has changed a lot over the years. This table shows how the population has grown or shrunk since 1793.

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1793	566	—
1800	514	−9.2%
1806	534	+3.9%
1821	620	+16.1%
1831	614	−1.0%
1836	648	+5.5%
1841	621	−4.2%
1846	673	+8.4%
1851	631	−6.2%
1856	617	−2.2%
1861	598	−3.1%
1866	612	+2.3%
1872	565	−7.7%
1876	495	−12.4%
1881	455	−8.1%
1886	408	−10.3%
1891	354	−13.2%
1896	377	+6.5%
1901	364	−3.4%
1906	338	−7.1%
1911	324	−4.1%
1921	273	−15.7%
1926	292	+7.0%
1931	328	+12.3%
1936	338	+3.0%
1946	326	−3.6%
1954	388	+19.0%
1962	411	+5.9%
1968	562	+36.7%
1975	810	+44.1%
1982	980	+21.0%
1990	1,060	+8.2%
1999	1,167	+10.1%
2008	1,345	+15.3%

Art and History in Cornillon-Confoux

This town has some interesting cultural features, including art and old buildings.

Famous Sculpture

Near the local church, you can find a special sculpture called The Victory of Ikaria. A famous artist named Igor Mitoraj, who lived in the area, created it. This sculpture was put in place at the end of 2007. It stands close to a statue of the Virgin Mary, which represents purity. It is also near a symbol of the French Republic called Marianne.

Traditional Stone Shelters

All around the village and in the nearby areas, you can see many traditional French bories. These are old stone shelters built without any mortar. They show a unique part of the region's history and building style.