Bouyon
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the location in France. For the type of music, see Bouyon music.
 |
This article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in the French Wikipedia. (December 2008) Click [show] on the right for instructions.
|
|
Bouyon |
|
 |
|
 Bouyon
|
|
| Administration | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes |
| Arrondissement | Grasse |
| Canton | Coursegoules |
| Mayor | Jean-Pierre Mascarelli (2008–2014) |
| Statistics | |
| Elevation | 159–1,260 m (522–4,130 ft) (avg. 637 m or 2,090 ft) |
| Land area1 | 12.29 km2 (4.75 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 460 (2008) |
| - Density | 37 /km2 (96 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 06022/ 06510 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 43°49′31″N 7°07′26″E / 43.8253°N 7.1239°E
Bouyon is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
Situated 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Nice, Bouyon offers magnificent panoramic views of the Alps, and features a traditional château and communal bread oven. Local leisure activities include hiking, mountain-biking, tennis, and fishing, and there is an annual Fête in June and August.
Contents |
[edit] Population
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 288 | 157 | 202 | 229 | 243 | 352 | 460 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Bouyon et ses environs (in French), general information
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Bouyon |
 |
This Alpes-Maritimes geographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
