L'Aigle
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L'Aigle is a commune in the Orne department in Normandy in northwestern France. Before 1961, the commune was known as Laigle.[3] According to Orderic Vitalis, the nest of an eagle (aigle in French) was discovered during the construction of the castle.
For the municipality in Switzerland, see Aigle.
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L'Aigle | |
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Coordinates: 48°46′N 0°38′E | |
Country | France |
Region | Normandy |
Department | Orne |
Arrondissement | Mortagne-au-Perche |
Canton | L'Aigle |
Intercommunality | Pays de L'Aigle |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Van-Hoorne[1] |
Area 1 | 18.02 km2 (6.96 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 7,824 |
• Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 61214 /61300 |
Elevation | 195–277 m (640–909 ft) (avg. 210 m or 690 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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The river Risle flows through the commune.