Saint-Pierre-de-Côle
Saint-Pierre-de-Côle (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ pjɛʁ də kol], literally Saint-Pierre of Côle; Limousin: Sent Peir de Còla) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
Geography
The river Côle flows southwestward through the middle of the commune, crosses the village and forms part of the commune's south-western border. The village straddles the D 78 road from Brantôme to Saint-Jean-de-Côle. At the centre of the village is the village square with an ancient Romanesque church which has been heavily restored and the cafe/restaurant 'La Marmite'. There is also a post office and a bakery in the village.
The village festival takes place on the first weekend in August, and there are fireworks on the river.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 539 | — |
| 1975 | 507 | −0.87% |
| 1982 | 490 | −0.49% |
| 1990 | 464 | −0.68% |
| 1999 | 448 | −0.39% |
| 2009 | 451 | +0.07% |
| 2014 | 485 | +1.46% |
| 2020 | 415 | −2.56% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
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.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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