Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Saint-Savin (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ savɛ̃]), also referred to as Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe (pronounced [sɛ̃ savɛ̃ syʁ ɡaʁtɑ̃p], literally Saint-Savin on Gartempe), is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is located on the banks of the Gartempe.
Abbey Church
The Romanesque Abbey Church, begun in the mid 11th century, contains many beautiful 11th- and 12th-century murals which are still in a remarkable state of preservation. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,349 | — |
| 1975 | 1,323 | −0.28% |
| 1982 | 1,058 | −3.14% |
| 1990 | 1,089 | +0.36% |
| 1999 | 1,009 | −0.84% |
| 2007 | 913 | −1.24% |
| 2012 | 873 | −0.89% |
| 2017 | 846 | −0.63% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
- Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe (in French)
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