Romain, Doubs
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Location within Franche-Comté region
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| Country | France |
| Region | Franche-Comté |
| Department | Doubs |
| Arrondissement | Besançon |
| Canton | Rougemont |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Rougemont |
| Mayor | Jean-Luc Boudeau (2008–2014) |
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| Elevation | 294–458 m (965–1,503 ft) |
| Land area1 | 4.85 km2 (1.87 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 102 (2008) |
| - Density | 21 /km2 (54 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 25499/ 25680 |
| 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: 47°26′37″N 6°22′30″E / 47.4436°N 6.375°E
Romain (also Romain-la-Roche) is a commune in the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
Named after the river Doubs in eastern France. This is the start of the main mountain region of France, the Doubs marks the beginnings of the Jura hills.
The Doubs offers beautiful country side, a calm region with strong traditions and folklore. There is a strong local accent to the French language.
The local cuisine is excellent, with cheese being an important ingredient.
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[edit] Geography
Romain lies 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Rougemont on a plateau near the valley of the Doubs River and the Ognon.
The Crotot cave has large galleries and stalactites.
[edit] History
The commune was known as Romain-la-Roche until 1918.
[edit] Population
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
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| Population | 74 | 75 | 59 | 69 | 93 | 99 | 102 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Romain on the regional Web site (French)
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