Mâcon facts for kids
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Mâcon
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Mâcon Town Hall.
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Saône-et-Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Mâcon | |
| Canton | Chief town of 3 cantons | |
| Intercommunality | Mâconnais–Val de Saône | |
| Area
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27.04 km2 (10.44 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2011)
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33,730 | |
| • Density | 1,247.4/km2 (3,230.8/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Mâconnais | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
71270 /71000
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| Elevation | 167–347 m (548–1,138 ft) (avg. 175 m or 574 ft) |
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| Website | www.macon.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Mâcon is a city in east-central France. It is located in the Saône-et-Loire department, which is part of the Burgundy region. Mâcon is the préfecture, or capital, of this department.
Even though Mâcon is the capital of its department, it is the second-largest city in terms of population, after Chalon-sur-Saône.
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History of Mâcon
Long ago, a group of Celts called the Aedui lived between the Saône and Loire rivers. They built a fortified settlement, known as an oppidum, and a river port where Mâcon is today. Julius Caesar called this settlement Matisco.
Geography of Mâcon
Mâcon is the southernmost city in the Burgundy region. It is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) north of Lyon and 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Paris.
The city sits on the western side of the Saône river. On the other side of the river is Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône, which is a town in a different department called Ain.
Mâcon covers an area of 27.04 square kilometers (10.44 square miles). Its average height above sea level is 257 meters (843 feet). At the city hall, the height is 190 meters (623 feet).
Climate in Mâcon
The climate near Mâcon is called an "Oceanic climate," also known as a Maritime Temperate climate. This means it has mild temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. The local airport is in Charnay-lès-Mâcon, which is very close to Mâcon.
The average yearly temperature in Charnay-lès-Mâcon is 11.7°C (53.1°F). July is usually the warmest month, with an average temperature of 21.1°C (70.0°F). January is the coolest month, with an average temperature of 2.8°C (37.0°F).
On average, Charnay-lès-Mâcon gets about 866.1 millimeters (34.10 inches) of rain each year. October is usually the wettest month, while August is the driest.
| Climate data for Charnay-lès-Mâcon, France | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
7.6 (45.7) |
12.3 (54.1) |
15.7 (60.3) |
20.1 (68.2) |
23.9 (75.0) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.2 (79.2) |
21.9 (71.4) |
16.5 (61.7) |
9.9 (49.8) |
6.1 (43.0) |
16.0 (60.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 2.8 (37.0) |
4.1 (39.4) |
7.9 (46.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
18.7 (65.7) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.6 (69.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
12.4 (54.3) |
6.8 (44.2) |
3.6 (38.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | — | 0.6 (33.1) |
3.4 (38.1) |
5.9 (42.6) |
10.1 (50.2) |
13.4 (56.1) |
15.5 (59.9) |
14.9 (58.8) |
11.5 (52.7) |
8.3 (46.9) |
3.6 (38.5) |
1.0 (33.8) |
7.4 (45.3) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 84.4 (3.32) |
66.1 (2.60) |
63.8 (2.51) |
71.3 (2.81) |
69.9 (2.75) |
59.2 (2.33) |
55.5 (2.19) |
50.3 (1.98) |
60.5 (2.38) |
96.8 (3.81) |
93.2 (3.67) |
96.2 (3.79) |
867.2 (34.14) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com [1] | |||||||||||||
Population of Mâcon
Mâcon has a population of 33,730 people. This means there are about 1,247 inhabitants per square kilometer (3,230 per square mile).
People who live in Mâcon are called Mâconnais (for men) or Mâconnaises (for women) in French.
Administration of Mâcon
Since 1800, Mâcon has been the préfecture (capital) of the Saône-et-Loire department. It is also the main town for three different areas called Cantons:
- Mâcon-Centre: This canton includes part of Mâcon and the nearby town of Charnay-lès-Mâcon.
- Mâcon-Nord: This canton includes another part of Mâcon and several other towns.
- Mâcon-Mâcon: This canton also includes a part of Mâcon and other towns.
Places to Visit in Mâcon
Here are some interesting places you can visit in Mâcon:
- The Mâcon Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Vincent de Mâcon), located in the center of town.
- The Saint-Pierre Church (Èglise Saint-Pierre), found in the Place Saint-Pierre.
- The Museum of Fine Arts, which used to be an Ursuline Convent.
- Hôtel Senecé, which is now a museum dedicated to the famous poet Alphonse de Lamartine.
Famous People from Mâcon
Some notable people who were born in or are connected to Mâcon include:
- Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869), a well-known French poet.
- Georges Duby (1919–1996), a famous historian.
Sister Cities
Mâcon has "sister city" relationships with several cities around the world. This means they share cultural and educational ties.
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Images for kids
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The bridge over the Saône: Tour de France peloton entering Mâcon July 2006.
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Mâcon Cathedral (Cathédrale le Vieux Saint-Vincent)
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Saint-Pierre Church (1859–1865)
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The Hôtel-Dieu built in the 18th century by Melchior Munet, a student of Soufflot.
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Photograph of the city of Mâcon taken from Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône (Ain), on the other side of the Saône river.
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See also
In Spanish: Mâcon para niños
