La Douze
La Douze (French pronunciation: [la duz]; Occitan: La Dosa) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Les Versannes station has rail connections to Périgueux and Agen.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 701 | — |
| 1968 | 693 | −1.1% |
| 1975 | 700 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 801 | +14.4% |
| 1990 | 866 | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 910 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 1,018 | +11.9% |
History
The lordship of La Douze was acquired in 1372 by the Abzac family. It was converted to a marquisate in 1615, which lasted until 1943.
On Cassini's map of France between 1756 and 1789, the village is identified by the name Ladouze.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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