Saleilles
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Saleilles (French pronunciation: [salɛj] ⓘ; Catalan: Salelles) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.
Geography
Saleilles is located in the canton of La Côte Sableuse and in the arrondissement of Perpignan.
History
- Chapel Saint-Étienne (11th century)
- Parish church Saint-Étienne (northeast view)
- Parish church Saint-Étienne (southeast view)
Government and politics
Mayors
| Mayor | Term start | Term end |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Michel Erre | 1995 | 2008 |
| François Rallo | 2008 |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 503 | — |
| 1975 | 1,280 | +14.27% |
| 1982 | 2,310 | +8.80% |
| 1990 | 3,293 | +4.53% |
| 1999 | 3,879 | +1.84% |
| 2007 | 4,354 | +1.45% |
| 2012 | 4,680 | +1.45% |
| 2017 | 5,282 | +2.45% |
| 2023 | 5,698 | +1.27% |
| Source: INSEE |
Notable people
- Mathieu Madénian (1976-): humorist, actor and columnist who grew up in Saleilles.