Roche-lez-Beaupré
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| Roche-lez-Beaupré | |
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  Roche-lez-Beaupré | |
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Location within Franche-Comté region  Roche-lez-Beaupré | |
| Coordinates: 47°16′37″N 6°06′54″E / 47.2769°N 6.115°ECoordinates: 47°16′37″N 6°06′54″E / 47.2769°N 6.115°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Franche-Comté |
| Department | Doubs |
| Arrondissement | Besançon |
| Canton | Marchaux |
| Intercommunality | Grand Besançon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Stéphane Courbet |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 5.63 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Population2 | 2,070 |
| • Population2 Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 25495 / 25220 |
| Elevation | 242–339 m (794–1,112 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. | |
Roche-lez-Beaupré is a commune in the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
Geography
The commune lies 9 km (5.6 mi) northeast of Besançon on the banks of the Doubs River.
History
The commune was known as Roche until 1934.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 1,091 | — |
| 1968 | 1,170 | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 1,372 | +17.3% |
| 1982 | 1,586 | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 1,663 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 2,062 | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 2,070 | +0.4% |
Transportation
The commune is served by the railroad, national highway 83, and the navigable Doubs River.
Economy
Industries including fertilizer and metalworking have been established in the commune.
See also
References
External links
- Official website (French)
- Roche-lez-Beaupré on the regional Web site (French)
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