Saint-Cyprien, Dordogne
Saint-Cyprien (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ sipʁijɛ̃] ; Occitan: Sent Cibra) is a commune and town in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.
It serves as the seat of the canton of Vallée Dordogne. It is the most populous commune in the canton. Saint-Cyprien station has rail connections to Bordeaux, Périgueux and Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1,617 | — |
| 1968 | 1,649 | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 1,763 | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 1,708 | −3.1% |
| 1990 | 1,593 | −6.7% |
| 1999 | 1,522 | −4.5% |
| 2008 | 1,557 | +2.3% |
Personality
- Joséphine Baker was the godmother of Saint-Cyprien Athletic club "(SCAC) rugby
- Bertrand de Got (1264–1314), Archbishop of Bordeaux, future Pope Clement V, places the monastery of Saint-Cyprien under his jurisdiction.
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.
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