Olonzac (French pronunciation: [ɔlɔ̃zak]; Occitan: Lonzac) is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

It is known as the "capital of the Minervois".

Village life

A market is held in the town every Tuesday.

There are several cafes in the town and shops including a Post Office and pharmacy.

The schools are Ecole Maternelle Henri Matisse and Ecole Elementaire Jean-Pierre Malric, both located by "La Condamine", and College Antoine Faure, located west of the park.

There is a large park east of the town centre, a boulodrome and tennis courts.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19621,802
19681,856+3.0%
19751,705−8.1%
19821,633−4.2%
19901,569−3.9%
19991,568−0.1%
20081,653+5.4%

See also