Avignon is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. Situated on the left bank of the Rhône river, the commune serves as a significant administrative and historical center for the area.
The city has a population of 92,188 as of 2023, with approximately 16,000 residents living within its ancient town center, which is enclosed by medieval walls. The broader Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Avignon, a cooperative structure consisting of 16 communes, recorded a population of 197,102 in 2022.