Beaumont, Gers
Beaumont is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.
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Location of Beaumont 
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| Coordinates: 43°56′50″N 0°17′10″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Occitanie |
| Department | Gers |
| Arrondissement | Condom |
| Canton | Armagnac-Ténarèze |
| Intercommunality | Ténarèze |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Mario Spagnoli |
| Area 1 | 7.56 km2 (2.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 136 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 32037 /32100 |
| Elevation | 76–152 m (249–499 ft) |
| Website | www |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Geography
Beaumont and its surrounding communes
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1962 | 93 | — |
| 1968 | 144 | +54.8% |
| 1975 | 139 | −3.5% |
| 1982 | 105 | −24.5% |
| 1990 | 114 | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 112 | −1.8% |
| 2008 | 126 | +12.5% |
Sites of interest
The Château de Beaumont was constructed in the 14th century. Significant building work was carried out in the 15th, 17th and 18th centuries.
The Compostela pilgrimage route runs through the village passing by the castle and through the rough trails around it.
See also
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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