Population
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 1,692 | — |
| 1968 | 2,034 | +20.2% |
| 1975 | 2,325 | +14.3% |
| 1982 | 2,570 | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 2,668 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 2,664 | −0.1% |
| 2008 | 2,812 | +5.6% |
Its residents are called Vanséens.
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