Saint-Mesmin (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ mɛmɛ̃]; Limousin: Sent Maimin) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
Saint-Mesmin | |
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.JPG) A general view of Saint-Mesmin | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Saint-Mesmin  | |
  Saint-Mesmin  Saint-Mesmin | |
| Coordinates: 45°21′11″N 1°12′22″E / 45.3531°N 1.2061°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Arrondissement | Nontron |
| Canton | Isle-Loue-Auvézère |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Guy Bouchaud[1] |
| Area 1 | 29.58 km2 (11.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 325 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 24464 /24270 |
| Elevation | 182–415 m (597–1,362 ft) (avg. 300 m or 980 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Geography edit
The commune is located in the north-east corner of the Dordogne department, on a hill above the river Auvézère. The village is located 42 km (26 mi) north-east of Périgueux. The area consists of forests and farmland.
History edit
From the creation of the departments in 1790 Saint-Mesmin was first included in the Corrèze department. Three years later in 1793 it joined the Dordogne department.
Population edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 534 | — |
| 1975 | 455 | −2.26% |
| 1982 | 393 | −2.07% |
| 1990 | 324 | −2.38% |
| 1999 | 284 | −1.45% |
| 2009 | 264 | −0.73% |
| 2014 | 311 | +3.33% |
| 2020 | 326 | +0.79% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
The largest population that the census recorded was 1,168 in 1886. Since World War I, the population has gradually been declining until it reached its lowest point in 2009.
Sights edit
- The Auvézère has eroded a more than 100 meter deep gorge in limestone rock. There are footpaths through the gorge, offering access to the cascades.
- The Puy des Ages is a 1.5 km (0.93 mi) long rocky ridge on the border of the communes of Saint-Cyr-les-Champagnes and St-Mesmin. Its maximum elevation is 415 m above sea level.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links edit
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