Léran
Léran (French pronunciation: [leʁɑ̃]; Occitan: Leran) is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.
Geography
The city is situated on the coast of Lac de Montbel, an artificial reservoir.
Population
Its citizens are called Léranais.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 571 | — |
| 1968 | 599 | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 592 | −1.2% |
| 1982 | 548 | −7.4% |
| 1990 | 595 | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 539 | −9.4% |
| 2008 | 545 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 609 | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 618 | +1.5% |
Administration
The current mayor, elected in 2001, is Henri Barrou, whose term will continue until 2020. Barrou is also a school principal.
Sights
- The Chateau de Léran can be seen in the commune, which dates to 1163.
Personalities
- Claude Silve (1887–1978), a writer, was born in Léran.
See also
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.
- ^ "Canton de Mirepoix: "Henri Barrou et Evelyne Opigez, candidats pour une gauche populaire et combative au Conseil Général"". Ariegenews.com. 28 February 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
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