Orgeix

The municipal territory stretches across 18.39 square kilometers of Pyrenean landscape, with elevations ranging from 800 to 2,481 meters above sea level.

The population of this mountain settlement has shown remarkable growth, increasing by more than 42 percent between 2008 and 2021 contrary to rural exodus trends.

The local residents, known as Orgeixois, maintain strong connections to the Occitan heritage through their participation in regional administrative and community activities.

Located just 2 kilometers from Ax-les-Thermes, the commune provides direct access to regional amenities while maintaining its independent administrative functions under Mayor Betty Gonzalez.

The municipality presents an unusual demographic composition with 68.1 percent female inhabitants, creating a distinct social structure in this Pyrenean community.

Location: canton of Ax-les-Thermes

Location: Ariège

Location: arrondissement of Foix

Elevation above the sea: 1,652 m

Shares border with: Ascou, Ax-les-Thermes, Mérens-les-Vals, Orlu

Address: 09110 Orgeix, France 09110 Orgeix 09110 Orgeix

Phone: +33561642008

Email: mairie.orgeix@wanadoo.fr

GPS coordinates: 42.70861,1.86667

Latest update: May 24, 2025 20:29