Saint-Aignan, Loir-et-Cher
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| Saint-Aignan sur Cher | |
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  Saint-Aignan sur Cher | |
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Location within Centre region  Saint-Aignan sur Cher | |
| Coordinates: 47°16′10″N 1°22′36″E / 47.2694°N 1.3767°ECoordinates: 47°16′10″N 1°22′36″E / 47.2694°N 1.3767°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Centre |
| Department | Loir-et-Cher |
| Arrondissement | Blois |
| Canton | Saint-Aignan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008-2014) | Jean-Michel Billon |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 18.48 km2 (7.14 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Population2 | 3,542 |
| • Population2 Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 41198 / 41110 |
| Elevation |
64–164 m (210–538 ft) (avg. 115 m or 377 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. | |
Saint-Aignan is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department of central France.
Geography
Saint-Aignan is situated on the Cher River. The nearest town of more than 40,000 inhabitants is Blois.
Features
Saint-Aignan is known for its quiet nature, its gastronomic products, its castle and church and also its history. In the commune is located the ZooParc de Beauval.
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