Bruère-Allichamps

Bruère-Allichamps

Noirlac Abbey
Bruère-Allichamps

Coordinates: 46°46′09″N 2°26′39″E / 46.7692°N 2.4442°ECoordinates: 46°46′09″N 2°26′39″E / 46.7692°N 2.4442°E
Country France
Region Centre-Val de Loire
Department Cher
Arrondissement Saint-Amand-Montrond
Canton Saint-Amand-Montrond
Intercommunality Cœur de France
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2015) Didier Vandeporta
Area1 13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Population (2008)2 609
 • Density 44/km2 (110/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 18038 / 18200
Elevation 137–217 m (449–712 ft)
(avg. 200 m or 660 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.

Bruère-Allichamps is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.

Geography

An area of forestry, farming and a little light industry comprising the village and a couple of hamlets situated in the Cher River valley some 25 miles (40 km) south of Bourges at the junction of the D2144 with the D92 and D35 roads. The A71 autoroute runs through the northern part of the commune’s territory. The village is one of seven places claiming to be the geographical centre of France.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962603—    
1968669+10.9%
1975649−3.0%
1982631−2.8%
1990609−3.5%
1999573−5.9%
2008609+6.3%

Sights

The abbey cloisters

See also

References

    External links

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