Domart-en-Ponthieu (French pronunciation: [dɔmaʁ ɑ̃ pɔ̃tjø], literally Domart in Ponthieu; Picard: Donmart-in-Pontiu) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Domart-en-Ponthieu
An aerial view of Domart-en-Ponthieu
An aerial view of Domart-en-Ponthieu
Coat of arms of Domart-en-Ponthieu
Location of Domart-en-Ponthieu
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Domart-en-Ponthieu is located in France
Domart-en-Ponthieu
Domart-en-Ponthieu
Domart-en-Ponthieu is located in Hauts-de-France
Domart-en-Ponthieu
Domart-en-Ponthieu
Coordinates: 50°04′31″N 2°07′34″E / 50.0753°N 2.1261°E / 50.0753; 2.1261
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentSomme
ArrondissementAmiens
CantonFlixecourt
IntercommunalityCC Nièvre et Somme
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Nicolas Maréchal[1]
Area
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17.93 km2 (6.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,052
 • Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
80241 /80620
Elevation32–132 m (105–433 ft)
(avg. 44 m or 144 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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The commune is situated on the D216 road, some 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Abbeville.

History

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After the Armistice following World War I, British troops from the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry were stationed at Domart-en-Ponthieu under the command of a Colonel Flanagan. Awaiting demobilisation, they were able to relax for a time. Private Arthur Bullock recalled this stay, including a memorable occasion on which he heard a talk by the renowned Woodbine Willie.[3]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,150—    
1975 1,152+0.02%
1982 1,175+0.28%
1990 1,107−0.74%
1999 1,126+0.19%
2007 1,163+0.40%
2012 1,158−0.09%
2017 1,094−1.13%
Source: INSEE[4]
 
The church in its verdant setting
 
The war memorial

Places of interest

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  • The Templars house
  • The round tower (remains of the château)
  • Church
  • The war memorial
  • Aerial views

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Bullock, Arthur (2009). Gloucestershire Between the Wars: A Memoir. The History Press. ISBN 978-0-7524-4793-3. (Pages 91-92)
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE