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Mirambeau, Charente-Maritime

Coordinates: 45°22′27″N 0°34′09″W / 45.3742°N 0.5692°W / 45.3742; -0.5692
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Mirambeau
The church and surroundings in Mirambeau
The church and surroundings in Mirambeau
Coat of arms of Mirambeau
Location of Mirambeau
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Mirambeau is located in France
Mirambeau
Mirambeau
Mirambeau is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mirambeau
Mirambeau
Coordinates: 45°22′27″N 0°34′09″W / 45.3742°N 0.5692°W / 45.3742; -0.5692
CountryFrance
RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
DepartmentCharente-Maritime
ArrondissementJonzac
CantonPons
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Mylène Robert[1]
Area
1
26.94 km2 (10.40 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,522
 • Density56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
17236 /17150
Elevation9–108 m (30–354 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Mirambeau (French pronunciation: [miʁɑ̃bo]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.

Mirambeau is situated on the Via Turonensis, the ancient pilgrimage route from Paris to Santiago de Compostela via Tours.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
19621,480—    
19681,541+4.1%
19751,364−11.5%
19821,344−1.5%
19901,409+4.8%
19991,461+3.7%
20081,486+1.7%

The inhabitants of the town of Mirambeau are called Mirambeaulais.

Chateau Mirambeau

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Chateau Mirambeau

First mentioned in the 11th century, the magnificent Chateau Mirambeau is situated on a 40 metre high hill overlooking the town. Today it is used as a 5-star hotel with 22 rooms and a restaurant.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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