Amirat
Amirat (French pronunciation: [amiʁa]; Italian: Ammirato) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
Geography
This little village is made up of three quarters:
- The Agots, with the church and the hostel.
- Amirat village, where the mayor's office is located.
- Maupoil, location of the 16th century Saint Jeannet's Chapel.
Politics
Amirat had the fourth highest percentage of people who voted for Jean-Marie Le Pen of all French communes during the second round of voting in 2002 - 59.26%.
Population
The commune's inhabitants are known as Amiratois.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 39 | — |
| 1975 | 40 | +0.36% |
| 1982 | 72 | +8.76% |
| 1990 | 50 | −4.46% |
| 1999 | 41 | −2.18% |
| 2007 | 35 | −1.96% |
| 2012 | 63 | +12.47% |
| 2017 | 67 | +1.24% |
| 2022 | 49 | −6.07% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Sights
Saint Jeannet's Chapel, a 16th-century chapel with lovely wooden gate in Maupoil.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Résultats de l'élection présidentielle de 2002 : Amirat, politiquemania.com
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
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