Le Pègue (French pronunciation: [lə pɛɡ]; Occitan: Lo Pègue) is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.

Le Pègue
A view of the old village of Le Pègue
A view of the old village of Le Pègue
Location of Le Pègue
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Le Pègue is located in France
Le Pègue
Le Pègue
Le Pègue is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Le Pègue
Le Pègue
Coordinates: 44°25′49″N 5°03′02″E / 44.4303°N 5.0506°E / 44.4303; 5.0506
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentDrôme
ArrondissementNyons
CantonGrignan
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Guy Vial[1]
Area
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11.12 km2 (4.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
364
 • Density33/km2 (85/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
26226 /26770
Elevation348–1,323 m (1,142–4,341 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

With a history spanning 6,000 years, Le Pègue showcases in its archaeological museum the discoveries made within its territory. As a significant Iron Age site, it bears witness to the early interactions between the Celts and Greeks.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 198—    
1975 214+1.12%
1982 305+5.19%
1990 369+2.41%
1999 373+0.12%
2009 391+0.47%
2014 369−1.15%
2020 365−0.18%
Source: INSEE[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE