# Aubenas

> commune in Ardèche, France

**Wikidata**: [Q211121](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q211121)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubenas)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aubenas

## Summary
Aubenas is a commune in the Ardèche department of France. It is located at latitude 44.619722222222 and longitude 4.3902777777778 and is the subject of the Wikipedia article titled "Aubenas."

## Key Facts
- Administrative status: commune in Ardèche, France.
- Country: France.
- Department: Ardèche (department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; inception recorded +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z).
- Coordinates: latitude 44.619722222222; longitude 4.3902777777778.
- Official website: http://www.ville-aubenas.fr.
- Wikidata description: "commune in Ardèche, France."
- Wikipedia title: Aubenas.
- Wikidata sitelink count for Aubenas: 56.
- Population values (recorded data points provided): 11,803.0; 12,248.0; 12,943.0; 12,172.0; 12,253.0; 10,763.0; 12,050.0; 11,543.0; 11,105.0; 11,018.0; 11,773.0; 11,586.0; 12,479.0; 12,403.0; 12,360.0; 12,488.0; 12,416.0.
- Related arrondissement memberships (as listed): arrondissement of Largentière and arrondissement of Privas (both arrondissements of France).
- Canton history: seat/association with the canton of Aubenas (canton of France) until March 2015; subsequent cantons with inception on 2015-03-22 are canton of Aubenas-1 and canton of Aubenas-2.
- Notable local site: Château d'Aubenas.
- Local airport: Aubenas Aerodrome (airport in France associated with Aubenas).
- Local sports organization headquartered in Aubenas: A.S. Sud Ardèche, a French association football club (inception: 1932-02-29; country: France; headquarters: Aubenas).
- Related territorial concept: Aubenas is an instance of the commune of France territorial subdivision (inception of the commune concept: +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z).

## FAQs
Q: Where is Aubenas located?
A: Aubenas is a commune in the Ardèche department of France at coordinates 44.619722222222 N, 4.3902777777778 E. It lies within the French national administrative framework and is linked to both the arrondissement of Largentière and the arrondissement of Privas.

Q: What is the administrative status of Aubenas?
A: Aubenas is officially a commune in France and has been associated with the canton of Aubenas until March 2015; after 22 March 2015 the related cantons are canton of Aubenas-1 and canton of Aubenas-2.

Q: What population information exists for Aubenas?
A: Population data points provided for Aubenas include these recorded values: 11,803.0; 12,248.0; 12,943.0; 12,172.0; 12,253.0; 10,763.0; 12,050.0; 11,543.0; 11,105.0; 11,018.0; 11,773.0; 11,586.0; 12,479.0; 12,403.0; 12,360.0; 12,488.0; and 12,416.0.

Q: What notable sites and facilities are in Aubenas?
A: Notable facilities include Château d'Aubenas (a local château) and Aubenas Aerodrome (a local airport). The commune also hosts the football club A.S. Sud Ardèche, which is headquartered in Aubenas.

Q: How can I find official information online about Aubenas?
A: The commune maintains an official website at http://www.ville-aubenas.fr and has a dedicated Wikipedia page titled "Aubenas."

## Why It Matters
Aubenas matters as a defined local administrative entity within the Ardèche department and the broader French territorial system. Its relationships to multiple arrondissements and to historical and revised canton boundaries (the canton of Aubenas until March 2015 and the subsequent cantons Aubenas-1 and Aubenas-2 from 2015-03-22) illustrate its role in regional governance and electoral geography. The presence of heritage infrastructure such as Château d'Aubenas marks the commune as a site of local cultural and historical interest. Transport facilities like the Aubenas Aerodrome provide local connectivity. Community institutions, notably A.S. Sud Ardèche (founded 1932-02-29 and headquartered in Aubenas), reflect the commune's civic and sporting life. Collectively, these elements make Aubenas a discrete focal point for administration, culture, transport, and community activity within Ardèche and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

## Notable For
- Being a commune in the Ardèche department of France with an official website at http://www.ville-aubenas.fr.
- Geographic coordinates: 44.619722222222 N, 4.3902777777778 E.
- Hosting Château d'Aubenas, a named local château.
- Hosting Aubenas Aerodrome, a local airport associated with the commune.
- Headquarters of the football club A.S. Sud Ardèche, which has an inception date of 1932-02-29.
- Administrative connections to both the arrondissement of Largentière and the arrondissement of Privas.
- Historical canton affiliation: associated with the canton of Aubenas until March 2015 and with canton of Aubenas-1 and canton of Aubenas-2 after 2015-03-22.
- Multiple recorded population data points provided for demographic reference.
- Recognized in Wikidata with the description "commune in Ardèche, France" and a Wikidata sitelink count of 56.

## Body

### Overview
Aubenas is a French commune located in the Ardèche department, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its latitude and longitude are 44.619722222222 and 4.3902777777778 respectively. The commune is documented on Wikipedia under the title "Aubenas" and is described on Wikidata as a "commune in Ardèche, France."

### Administration and Territorial Relationships
- National affiliation: part of the country of France.
- Department: Ardèche, a department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with an inception date recorded as +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z.
- Arrondissements: the commune is related to the arrondissement of Largentière and the arrondissement of Privas (both are arrondissements of France).
- Canton history and reorganisation:
  - Aubenas was associated with the canton of Aubenas until March 2015 (the canton of Aubenas is listed as a canton of France with historical association).
  - Following the March 2015 reorganisation, two cantons with inception on 2015-03-22 are listed: canton of Aubenas-1 and canton of Aubenas-2; these are the cantonal entities linked to Aubenas after that date.
- Territorial classification: Aubenas is an instance of the French commune subdivision, the system for municipalities established from 1789.

### Geography
- Coordinates: 44.619722222222 N, 4.3902777777778 E.
- Regional placement: located within Ardèche department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes area of France.
- The commune is represented in digital and reference systems (Wikidata sitelink_count for Aubenas is 56).

### Demographics
- Provided population figures for Aubenas include: 11,803.0; 12,248.0; 12,943.0; 12,172.0; 12,253.0; 10,763.0; 12,050.0; 11,543.0; 11,105.0; 11,018.0; 11,773.0; 11,586.0; 12,479.0; 12,403.0; 12,360.0; 12,488.0; and 12,416.0. These values represent recorded data points provided for the commune.

### Heritage and Sights
- Château d'Aubenas is explicitly associated with the commune and listed among its notable local sites. The château is a named cultural or historic landmark tied to Aubenas.

### Transport and Infrastructure
- Aubenas Aerodrome is associated with the commune as a local airport facility. This establishes an air transport link for the area.
- The commune maintains an official municipal website at http://www.ville-aubenas.fr for administrative information and local services.

### Sports and Community Organizations
- A.S. Sud Ardèche is a French association football club with inception date 1932-02-29. The club's country is France and its headquarters are located in Aubenas, indicating the commune's role as a base for organized sport.

### Related Administrative Entities and Concepts
- Canton of Aubenas (historical association until March 2015) — a canton of France with which Aubenas was associated prior to the 2015 canton reorganisation.
- Canton of Aubenas-1 and Canton of Aubenas-2 — cantons of France with inception date +2015-03-22T00:00:00Z, associated with the commune after the 2015 reorganisation.
- Commune of France — Aubenas is an example of the commune territorial subdivision in France (commune concept inception +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- Arrondissement of Largentière and Arrondissement of Privas — arrondissements of France linked to Aubenas in the provided data.

### Data and Identifiers
- Official website: http://www.ville-aubenas.fr.
- Wikidata sitelink count: 56.
- Wikipedia entry: "Aubenas."
- Wikidata short description: "commune in Ardèche, France."
- Population data: multiple recorded values listed above.
- Geographic coordinates: latitude 44.619722222222; longitude 4.3902777777778.

### Sources and Provenance
All facts in this entry are drawn from the supplied raw description and detailed knowledge dataset, including structured properties (website, populations, coordinates), named related entities (Ardèche; arrondissement of Largentière; arrondissement of Privas; canton of Aubenas; canton of Aubenas-1; canton of Aubenas-2; Château d'Aubenas; Aubenas Aerodrome; A.S. Sud Ardèche), and the supplied metadata (Wikipedia title, Wikidata description, sitelink count).

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