Arçay, Cher

Arçay

The main square in Arçay
Arçay

Coordinates: 46°56′57″N 2°20′28″E / 46.9492°N 2.3411°ECoordinates: 46°56′57″N 2°20′28″E / 46.9492°N 2.3411°E
Country France
Region Centre-Val de Loire
Department Cher
Arrondissement Bourges
Canton Levet
Intercommunality Bourges Plus
Government
  Mayor (20012008) Robert Huchins
Area1 18.32 km2 (7.07 sq mi)
Population (2008)2 495
  Density 27/km2 (70/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 18008 / 18340
Elevation 145–174 m (476–571 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.

Arçay is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.

Geography

A farming area comprising the village and several hamlets situated some 12 miles (19 km) south of Bourges at the junction of the D88, D28 and the D73 roads.

Population

The inhabitants are called Arcéens or Arcéennes.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962249    
1968258+3.6%
1975222−14.0%
1982337+51.8%
1990378+12.2%
1999377−0.3%
2008495+31.3%

Places of interest

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    External links

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