Auzances (French pronunciation: [ozɑ̃s]; Auvergnat: Ausança) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.

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The doors of the church of Saint-Jacques, in Auzances
The doors of the church of Saint-Jacques, in Auzances
Coat of arms of Auzances
Location of Auzances
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Auzances is located in France
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Auzances is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Coordinates: 46°01′39″N 2°30′06″E / 46.0275°N 2.5017°E / 46.0275; 2.5017
CountryFrance
RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
DepartmentCreuse
ArrondissementAubusson
CantonAuzances
IntercommunalityCC Marche et Combraille en Aquitaine
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Françoise Simon[1]
Area
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7.08 km2 (2.73 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,177
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
23013 /23700
Elevation486–624 m (1,594–2,047 ft)
(avg. 545 m or 1,788 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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A small farming and light industrial town situated by the left bank of the river La Noisette, not far from the Cher, some 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Aubusson at the junction of the D4, D988 and D996 roads. The commune is served by local coaches.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
19621,524—    
19681,566+2.8%
19751,665+6.3%
19821,732+4.0%
19901,536−11.3%
19991,371−10.7%
20081,377+0.4%
20141,288−6.5%

Sights

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  • Considerable evidence of Roman occupation: villas and tombs,
  • The church of St.Jacques, dating from the thirteenth century.
  • Several watermills.
  • The seventeenth century Montpensier house, with 2 towers.
  • The sixteenth century chapel of Sainte-Anne.
  • The seventeenth century chapel of Sainte-Marguerite.

Personalities

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International relations

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The following towns are twinned with Auzances :

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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