Selles-sur-Cher
Selles-sur-Cher (French pronunciation: [sɛl syʁ ʃɛʁ], lit. 'Selles on Cher') is a commune in the French department of Loir-et-Cher, administrative region of Centre-Val de Loire, France.
The name of the commune is known internationally for its goat cheese, Selles-sur-Cher, which was first made in the village in the 19th century.
Name
The commune was formerly known as Cellule, then Celle-Saint-Eusice, also spelled Selles-Saint-Eusice (IPA: [sɛl sɛ̃t‿øzis]), Selles-Notre-Dame, Selles-en-Berry (IPA: [sɛl ɑ̃ beʁi]), before changing to Selles-sur-Cher.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 4,143 | — |
| 1975 | 4,642 | +1.64% |
| 1982 | 5,018 | +1.12% |
| 1990 | 4,751 | −0.68% |
| 1999 | 4,775 | +0.06% |
| 2007 | 4,633 | −0.38% |
| 2012 | 4,616 | −0.07% |
| 2017 | 4,567 | −0.21% |
| 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 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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