Lusigny (French pronunciation: [lyziɲi]) is a commune in the Allier department in central France.

Lusigny
An aerial view of Lusigny
An aerial view of Lusigny
Location of Lusigny
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Lusigny is located in France
Lusigny
Lusigny
Lusigny is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lusigny
Lusigny
Coordinates: 46°35′19″N 3°29′32″E / 46.5886°N 3.4922°E / 46.5886; 3.4922
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentAllier
ArrondissementMoulins
CantonDompierre-sur-Besbre
IntercommunalityCA Moulins Communauté
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) André Jardin[1]
Area
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44.55 km2 (17.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,651
 • Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03156 /03230
Elevation224–273 m (735–896 ft)
(avg. 251 m or 823 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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Lusigny is a town located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the department of Allier. Lusigny is located in the canton of Dompierre-sur-Besbre. It is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the town of Moulins. Its inhabitants are known as the Lusignois in French.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,066—    
1975 1,295+2.82%
1982 1,541+2.52%
1990 1,575+0.27%
1999 1,428−1.08%
2009 1,623+1.29%
2014 1,719+1.16%
2020 1,670−0.48%
Source: INSEE[3]

The population of Lusigny has been increasing over the long term, but at a decreasing rate. Between 1968 and 2020, the population increased by 57%, but between 2020 and 2030, it is projected to decrease by 5%, based on the assumption that the recent trend in population decline will continue. However, it is important to note that this is just an estimate, and the actual population could be higher or lower.[4]

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. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  4. ^ Population Lusigny, ville-data.com