Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas
Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
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The church in Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas | |
Location of Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas | |
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| Coordinates: 44°47′54″N 0°06′39″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Libourne |
| Canton | Les Coteaux de Dordogne |
| Intercommunality | Castillon Pujols |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Pierre Gauthier[1] |
| Area 1 | 7.61 km2 (2.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 339 |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 33488 /33420 |
| Elevation | 2–88 m (6.6–288.7 ft) (avg. 61 m or 200 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 436 | — |
| 1968 | 442 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 382 | −13.6% |
| 1982 | 396 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 377 | −4.8% |
| 1999 | 369 | −2.1% |
| 2008 | 344 | −6.8% |
Geography
The commune contains a number of farms, vineyards, homes and a medieval church (pictured). It is a short walk to Rauzan, the next commune over, to the south. The ruins of the castle in Rauzan are visible from Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas. The nearest train station from Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas is located in Libourne. Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas is bounded to the north by Dordogne and the Gamage river.
History
A cemetery that dates to the Merovingian dynasty was discovered in the commune's heart in 1986, showing that Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas has been inhabited for a great length of time.
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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