- Neuvy-le-Barrois
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Neuvy-le-Barrois
Administration Country France Region Centre Department Cher Arrondissement Saint-Amand-Montrond Canton Sancoins Mayor Maud Millet
(2008–2014)Statistics Elevation 173–223 m (568–732 ft)
(avg. 209 m/686 ft)Land area1 41.98 km2 (16.21 sq mi) Population2 160 (2008) - Density 4 /km2 (10 /sq mi) INSEE/Postal code 18164/ 18600 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. Coordinates: 46°51′56″N 3°02′17″E / 46.8655555556°N 3.03805555556°E
Neuvy-le-Barrois is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.
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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 of Neuvy-le-Barrois 1962 1968 1975 1982 1990 1999 2008 221 248 169 165 147 153 160 Places of interest
- The church of St. Martin, dating from the twelfth century. (Monument Historique)
- The motte of a feudal castle.
- The Château de Neuvy.
- The Château de Pey.
Personalities
- Sculptor Jean Baffier (1851-1920) was born here.
See also
References
External links
- Annuaire Marie website (French)
- Neuvy-le-Barrois on the Quid website (French)
Categories:- Communes of Cher
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