Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes
Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ɡustʁin vilnœv de.z‿ɛskald] ; Catalan: Angostrina i Vilanova de les Escaldes) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.
Map of Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes and its surrounding communes
Geography
Localisation
Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes is located in the canton of Les Pyrénées catalanes and in the arrondissement of Prades.
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Government and politics
Mayors
| Mayor | Term start | Term end |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Clerc | 1973 | 1989 |
| Jacques de Maury | 1989 | 1995 |
| Hélène Josende | 1995 | 2020 |
| Christian Pallares | 2020 | incumbent |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 505 | — |
| 1975 | 573 | +1.82% |
| 1982 | 556 | −0.43% |
| 1990 | 600 | +0.96% |
| 1999 | 549 | −0.98% |
| 2007 | 637 | +1.88% |
| 2012 | 691 | +1.64% |
| 2017 | 608 | −2.53% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Sites of interest
- Saint-André d'Angoustrine church, romanesque (12th c.).
- Saint-Martin d'Envalls chapel, romanesque.
- Saint-Assiscle et Sainte-Victoire de Villeneuve-des-Escaldes church, romanesque.
- The new Saint-André d'Angoustrine church, built in the 19th century.
See also
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References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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