Saint-Chinian
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Saint-Chinian (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ʃinjɑ̃]; Occitan: Sanch Inhan) is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France. The town was the birthplace of the great tenor Agustarello Affre (1858–1931). He is commemorated by a plaque on the house where he was born, on the Avenue de Saint Pons.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1,887 | — |
| 1968 | 1,976 | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 1,886 | −4.6% |
| 1982 | 1,735 | −8.0% |
| 1990 | 1,705 | −1.7% |
| 1999 | 1,776 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 1,831 | +3.1% |
Saint-Chinian wine
Saint-Chinian has given its name to Saint-Chinian wine, which is classified as Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and covers several communes around Saint-Chinian itself.