Agonac
Agonac (French pronunciation: [aɡɔnak]) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is situated on the small river Beauronne, 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Périgueux. Agonac station has rail connections to Bordeaux, Périgueux and Limoges.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,162 | — |
| 1975 | 1,027 | −1.75% |
| 1982 | 1,059 | +0.44% |
| 1990 | 1,342 | +3.00% |
| 1999 | 1,451 | +0.87% |
| 2007 | 1,612 | +1.32% |
| 2012 | 1,690 | +0.95% |
| 2017 | 1,761 | +0.83% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
History
The settlements "Borie-Vieille" and "Les Cadagnes" have yielded prehistoric remains.
In the 11th century, the village was built on a hill controlling valleys with difficult access. Agonac was one of four fourtresses and protected the area from the Norman invasions.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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