Perpignan

Perpignan is the capital of the department of , the Northern Catalonia part of , and about 15 km from the sea. Perpignan is home to about 120,000 people, and has two rivers flowing through it; with the Têt to the north, and the Basse through the centre.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Perpignan station and Castillet.

Railway station
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is the railway station serving the…

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The is an ancient fortification and city gate located in .

Stadium
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Stade Aimé Giral is a multi-purpose stadium in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cabestany and Saint-Estève.

Town
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is a commune in the department in southern . is situated 4 km southeast of Perpignan.

Town
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is a commune in the department in southern . is situated 4½ km west of Perpignan.

Perpignan

Latitude
42.6976° or 42° 41′ 52″ north
Longitude
2.8954° or 2° 53′ 44″ east
Population
122,000
Elevation
43 metres (141 feet)
Open location code
8FJ4MVXW+35
Geo­Names ID
6440996
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Saint-Martin and Baix Vernet.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Musée d’art Hyacinthe-Rigaud and Perpignan Cathedral.

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