Argentat
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| Argentat | ||
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  Argentat | ||
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Location within Limousin region  Argentat | ||
| Coordinates: 45°05′39″N 1°56′19″E / 45.0942°N 1.9386°ECoordinates: 45°05′39″N 1°56′19″E / 45.0942°N 1.9386°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Limousin | |
| Department | Corrèze | |
| Arrondissement | Tulle | |
| Canton | Argentat | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | René Teulade | |
| Area | ||
| • Land1 | 22.41 km2 (8.65 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Population2 | 3,079 | |
| • Population2 Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 19010 / 19400 | |
| Elevation |
166–441 m (545–1,447 ft) (avg. 188 m or 617 ft) | |
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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. | ||
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Argentat is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.
Geography
Argentat is situated on the Dordogne River, to the south west of Bort-les-Orgues. It is the point where the Maronne, a tributary of the Dordogne, converges with the famous river. It lies on the border of three regions, Limousin, Midi-Pyrénées and Auvergne, although it officially lies within the Limousin region.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 3,196 | — |
| 1968 | 3,256 | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 3,371 | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 3,234 | −4.1% |
| 1990 | 3,189 | −1.4% |
| 1999 | 3,121 | −2.1% |
| 2008 | 3,079 | −1.3% |
Sights
The Dordogne River is an impressive sight and flows beneath a viaduct, Le Pont de la République, linking the north and south sections of the town.[1]
Gallery
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Le Pont de la République at Argentat
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Dordogne River from the quais at Argentat.
See also
References
External links
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