Neuvy-le-Barrois

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Neuvy-le-Barrois
Neuvy-le-Barrois
Coordinates: 46°51′56″N 3°02′17″E / 46.8656°N 3.0381°E / 46.8656; 3.0381Coordinates: 46°51′56″N 3°02′17″E / 46.8656°N 3.0381°E / 46.8656; 3.0381
Country France
Region Centre
Department Cher
Arrondissement Saint-Amand-Montrond
Canton Sancoins
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Maud Millet
Area
 • Land1 41.98 km2 (16.21 sq mi)
Population (2008)
 • Population2 160
 • Population2 Density 3.8/km2 (9.9/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 18164 / 18600
Elevation 173–223 m (568–732 ft)
(avg. 209 m or 686 ft)

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.

Neuvy-le-Barrois is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.

Geography

An area of lakes, streams, forestry and farming comprising a small village and several hamlets situated by the banks of the river Allier, some 38 miles (61 km) southeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D41 with the D222, D45 and the D78 roads. The river forms the border with the departement of Allier.

Population

Historical population
Year Pop.  ±%  
1962 221—    
1968 248+12.2%
1975 169−31.9%
1982 165−2.4%
1990 147−10.9%
1999 153+4.1%
2008 160+4.6%

Sights

  • The church of St. Martin, dating from the twelfth century. (Monument Historique)
  • The motte of a feudal castle.
  • The chateau of Neuvy.
  • The chateau of Pey.

Personalities

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