Estaing, Aveyron

Estaing (French pronunciation: [ɛstɛ̃]; Occitan: Estanh) is a commune in the Aveyron department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. The D'Estaing family, first mentioned in writings in 1028, was one of the most powerful families of the Rouergue from the 13th to the 18th century, making the village known throughout France.

Estaing
Estanh (Occitan)
A view of Estaing
Location of Estaing
Estaing
Estaing
Coordinates: 44°33′22″N 2°40′21″E
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentAveyron
ArrondissementRodez
CantonLot et Truyère
Government
  Mayor (20202026) Nathalie Couseran
Area
1
16.96 km2 (6.55 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
492
  Density29/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
12098 /12190
Elevation301–760 m (988–2,493 ft)
(avg. 300 m or 980 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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