Beaumont, Gers
Beaumont (French pronunciation: [bomɔ̃] ⓘ; Occitan: Bèumont) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.
Beaumont | |
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 Bridge over the Artigue | |
Location of Beaumont | |
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| Coordinates: 43°56′50″N 0°17′10″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Occitania |
| Department | Gers |
| Arrondissement | Condom |
| Canton | Armagnac-Ténarèze |
| Intercommunality | Ténarèze |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Annie Dhainaut[1] |
| Area 1 | 7.56 km2 (2.92 sq mi) |
| Population | 128 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (44/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 32037 /32100 |
| Elevation | 76–152 m (249–499 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Geography
Beaumont and its surrounding communes
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 93 | — |
| 1968 | 144 | +54.8% |
| 1975 | 139 | −3.5% |
| 1982 | 105 | −24.5% |
| 1990 | 114 | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 112 | −1.8% |
| 2008 | 126 | +12.5% |
Sites of interest
The Château de Beaumont was constructed in the 14th century. Significant building work was carried out in the 15th, 17th and 18th centuries.
The Compostela pilgrimage route runs through the village passing by the castle and through the rough trails around it.
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
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