Saint-Priest-la-Marche
Saint-Priest-la-Marche | |
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Location of Saint-Priest-la-Marche  | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Cher |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Amand-Montrond |
| Canton | Châteaumeillant |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Jean Giraud |
Area 1 | 20.33 km2 (7.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | 236 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 18232 /18370 |
| Elevation | 339–500 m (1,112–1,640 ft) (avg. 400 m or 1,300 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Priest-la-Marche is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.
Geography
A farming area comprising the village and several hamlets situated by the banks of the Indre River, about 48 miles (77 km) south of Bourges at the junction of the D203 with the D3e road. It is the southernmost commune of the department and borders the departments of Indre and Creuse.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 380 | — |
| 1968 | 425 | +11.8% |
| 1975 | 345 | −18.8% |
| 1982 | 282 | −18.3% |
| 1990 | 228 | −19.1% |
| 1999 | 243 | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 236 | −2.9% |
Sights
- The church of St. Priest, dating from the nineteenth century.
- The chateau of La Courcelle with its park and lake.
- A watermill.
See also
References
External links
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