Loigny-la-Bataille
Loigny-la-Bataille (French pronunciation: [lwaɲi la bataj]) is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.
History
The commune was the site of a major battle Battle of Loigny-Poupry on Friday, December 2, 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War when a French force of about 300 soldiers under General Gaston De Sonis fought a Prussian force of almost 2000. The battle is commemorated by several monuments including a memorial chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 287 | — |
| 1975 | 238 | −2.64% |
| 1982 | 202 | −2.32% |
| 1990 | 178 | −1.57% |
| 1999 | 174 | −0.25% |
| 2007 | 225 | +3.27% |
| 2012 | 216 | −0.81% |
| 2017 | 206 | −0.94% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
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.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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