Vitry-en-Perthois (French pronunciation: [vitʁi ɑ̃ pɛʁtwa]) is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.

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The calvary in Vitry-en-Perthois
The calvary in Vitry-en-Perthois
Coat of arms of Vitry-en-Perthois
Location of Vitry-en-Perthois
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Vitry-en-Perthois is located in France
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Vitry-en-Perthois is located in Grand Est
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Vitry-en-Perthois
Coordinates: 48°44′54″N 4°37′32″E / 48.7482°N 4.6256°E / 48.7482; 4.6256
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentMarne
ArrondissementVitry-le-François
CantonSermaize-les-Bains
IntercommunalityCôtes de Champagne et Val de Saulx
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Hugues Gérardin[1]
Area
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17.49 km2 (6.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
838
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
51647 /51300
Elevation96 m (315 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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Vitry-en-Perthois was called Vitry-le-Brûlé (Vitry the burnt) after being burnt two times; in 1142 by the armies of Louis VII of France and in 1544 by the armies of Charles V.

Geography

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The Chée flows into the Saulx in the northern part of the commune.

The Saulx forms part of the commune's eastern border, then flows westward through the commune and crosses the village.

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.