Geography
The commune is located some 10 km north-west of Limoux and 20 km east of Mirepoix. A number of district roads all converge on the village of Alaigne: the D102 south from Belvèze-du-Razès, the D702 west from Routier, the D102 north-west from Limoux, and the D52 which comes east from Bellegarde-du-Razès then continues south to Villelongue-d'Aude.
The village itself is a traditional Circulade located in the historical region of Razès.
Located in the AOP Malepere wine growing area, the commune is mostly vineyards and farmland for wheat, rape and sunflowers with a few scattered forests. There are no villages or hamlets other than Alaigne.
Neighbouring communes and towns
Heraldry
This is the arms of the last Archbishop of Narbonne, Arthur Richard Dillon.The communes of Bize-Minervois, Gruissan, Pieusse, and Routier which were also strongholds of the Archbishop of Narbonne have the same arms.
Blazon:
Argent, a lion passant of gules between three crescents 2 and 1 the same.
History
Administration
List of Successive Mayors of Alaigne
| From | To | Name | Party | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 1912 | Urbain Frontil | General Councillor | |
| 2001 | 2026 | Jean Périllou |
Population
The inhabitants of the commune are known as Alaignois or Alaignoises in French.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 385 | — |
| 1975 | 366 | −0.72% |
| 1982 | 330 | −1.47% |
| 1990 | 290 | −1.60% |
| 1999 | 300 | +0.38% |
| 2007 | 337 | +1.46% |
| 2012 | 343 | +0.35% |
| 2017 | 326 | −1.01% |
| 2023 | 327 | +0.05% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Culture and heritage
Civil heritage
- The Porte de Papi Fortified door (15th century) is registered as an historical monument.
Religious heritage
- The Cemetery contains a number of items that are registered as historical objects:
- A Funeral Stèle (1668)
- A Funeral Stèle (16th century)
- A Funeral Stèle (17th century)
- 2 Funeral Stèles (16th century)
- The Parish Church of Saint-Pierre es Liens contains a number of items that are registered as historical objects:
