Poncin

Poncin is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies on the banks of the river Ain.

Poncin
Commune
Château de Poncin
Coat of arms
Location of Poncin
Poncin
Poncin
Coordinates: 46°05′00″N 5°24′00″E
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentAin
ArrondissementNantua
CantonPont-d'Ain
IntercommunalityRives de l'Ain - Pays du Cerdon
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Jean-Michel Giroux
Area
1
19.77 km2 (7.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[1]
1,703
 • Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
01303 /01450
Elevation240–540 m (790–1,770 ft)
(avg. 265 m or 869 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

Of strategic importance during medieval times, Poncin is surrounded by city walls that are still in perfect shape despite their age. The village was originally intended to receive the same patronage as Pérouges but the plan never reached fruition.

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
17932,043—    
18002,511+22.9%
18062,696+7.4%
18211,923−28.7%
18312,121+10.3%
18362,097−1.1%
18412,109+0.6%
18461,902−9.8%
18512,135+12.3%
18562,171+1.7%
18612,238+3.1%
18662,187−2.3%
18722,100−4.0%
18762,052−2.3%
18812,006−2.2%
18861,913−4.6%
18911,831−4.3%
18961,724−5.8%
YearPop.±%
19011,675−2.8%
19061,474−12.0%
19111,395−5.4%
19211,222−12.4%
19261,154−5.6%
19311,243+7.7%
19361,230−1.0%
19461,201−2.4%
19541,279+6.5%
19621,157−9.5%
19681,210+4.6%
19751,115−7.9%
19821,144+2.6%
19901,229+7.4%
19991,360+10.7%
20081,582+16.3%
20141,681+6.3%
20171,703+1.3%

See also

References
  1. "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.


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