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Ganges
Ganges
Commune
	Town hall
	Coat of arms
	Location of Ganges
	Ganges Ganges
	Coordinates: 43°56′06″N 3°42′33″E / 43.935°N 3.7092°E
Country	France
Region	Occitania
Department	Hérault
Arrondissement	Lodève
Canton	Lodève
Intercommunality	Cévennes Gangeoises et Suménoises
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Michel Fratissier
Area 1	7.16 km2 (2.76 sq mi)
Population (2021)	3,984
• Density	560/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	34111 /34190
Elevation	138–540 m (453–1,772 ft) ; (avg. 186 m or 610 ft)
	1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ganges (French pronunciation: [ɡɑ̃ʒ]; Languedocien: Gange) is a commune in the Hérault department in Occitanie in southern France.

Location

Ganges is situated at the confluence of the Hérault and Rieutord rivers.^[3]

History

The castle, of which only ruins remain, was the scene of a murder in the 17th century. The beautiful Dianne de Roussan was killed by her husband's brothers, who wanted her large fortune. They were caught and subsequently executed.

Ganges became prosperous from the manufacture of fine silk stockings during the reign of Louis XIV. Natural silk was replaced by artificial, and later by nylon, and cottage industry gave way to factories; half a dozen or so still produce high quality stockings.

In August 1944, German forces unsuccessfully tried to force a way down the Hérault valley through Ganges; they were repelled by the defence of the Aigoual-Cévennes maquis.^[4]

Population

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1968	4,872	—
1975	3,858	−3.28%
1982	3,533	−1.25%
1990	3,343	−0.69%
1999	3,502	+0.52%
2007	3,943	+1.49%
2012	3,979	+0.18%
2017	4,024	+0.23%
Source: INSEE^[5]

Tourism

The area around Ganges offers extensive activities, including kayaking, gliding and go-karting.

The moped mobylette was created by a resident of Ganges and a plaque near the old town commemorates this fact.

International relations

Ganges is the twin town of Schwalmtal (Germany).

Famous people

It was the birthplace of the author, poet and composer Antoine Fabre d'Olivet (December 8, 1767, – March 25, 1825, Paris)^[6]

References

^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
^ Languedoc, Rousillon, Tarn Gorges, 2nd ed., Michelin Tyre plc, 1998, p 193 ISBN 2-06-136602-3
^ Languedoc, Rousillon, Tarn Gorges.
^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
^ Godwin, Joscelyn. "The Super-Enlightenment: Authors: Fabre d'Olivet". Stanford University collections. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

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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.

[popleg2021-2] "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.

[3] Languedoc, Rousillon, Tarn Gorges, 2nd ed., Michelin Tyre plc, 1998, p 193 ISBN 2-06-136602-3

[4] Languedoc, Rousillon, Tarn Gorges.

[pophist-5] Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE

[Joscelyn_Godwin-6] Godwin, Joscelyn. "The Super-Enlightenment: Authors: Fabre d'Olivet". Stanford University collections. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

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