Contres, Cher
Contres (French pronunciation: [kɔ̃tʁ]) is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Geography
One of the smallest communes in all of France, by population, this farming and forestry village is situated some 15 miles (24 km) south of Bourges on the D14 road.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 51 | — |
| 1968 | 56 | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 26 | −53.6% |
| 1982 | 21 | −19.2% |
| 1990 | 28 | +33.3% |
| 1999 | 31 | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 31 | +0.0% |
Sights
- The decommissioned church of St. Christophe, dating from the twelfth century.
- Biscuiterie Saint-Michel is based in Contres.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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