Ajain (French pronunciation: [aʒɛ̃]; Occitan: Ajanh) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.

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The church of the Assumption of the Virgin, in Ajain
The church of the Assumption of the Virgin, in Ajain
Location of Ajain
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Ajain is located in France
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Ajain is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Coordinates: 46°12′29″N 1°59′58″E / 46.2081°N 1.9994°E / 46.2081; 1.9994
CountryFrance
RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
DepartmentCreuse
ArrondissementGuéret
CantonSaint-Vaury
IntercommunalityCA Grand Guéret
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Guy Rouchon[1]
Area
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33.14 km2 (12.80 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,032
 • Density31/km2 (81/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
23002 /23380
Elevation310–562 m (1,017–1,844 ft)
(avg. 486 m or 1,594 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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An area of farming and forestry, comprising the village and several hamlets situated some 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Guéret, at the junction of the N145 with the D11 and the D3.

History

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During the French Revolution of 1848, 16 villagers were killed attempting to seek the release of their friends, imprisoned for tax evasion.[3]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,082—    
1975 887−2.80%
1982 932+0.71%
1990 982+0.66%
1999 1,034+0.57%
2007 1,099+0.76%
2012 1,099+0.00%
2017 1,138+0.70%
Source: INSEE[4]

Sights

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  • The church of St.Pierre, dating from the thirteenth century.
  • The chapel of Notre-Dame.
  • A stone commemorating the revolt of 1848.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ French Wikipedia article on the subject of the revolt of Ajain
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  5. ^ L'inauguration de la plaque commémorative