Neuvy-le-Barrois
Neuvy-le-Barrois is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
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Location of Neuvy-le-Barrois 
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| Coordinates: 46°51′56″N 3°02′17″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Cher |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Amand-Montrond |
| Canton | Dun-sur-Auron |
| Intercommunality | CC Les Trois Provinces |
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| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Maud Millet |
| Area 1 | 41.98 km2 (16.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 139 |
| • Density | 3.3/km2 (8.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 18164 /18600 |
| Elevation | 173–223 m (568–732 ft) (avg. 209 m or 686 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1962 | 221 | — |
| 1968 | 248 | +12.2% |
| 1975 | 169 | −31.9% |
| 1982 | 165 | −2.4% |
| 1990 | 147 | −10.9% |
| 1999 | 153 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 160 | +4.6% |
Sights
- The church of St. Martin, dating from the twelfth century. (Monument Historique)
- The motte of a feudal castle.
- The chateau of Neuvy.
- The chateau of Pey.
Personalities
- Sculptor Jean Baffier (1851-1920) was born here.
See also
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
External links
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- Annuaire Mairie website (in French)
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