Saint-Mesmin, Dordogne

Saint-Mesmin (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ mɛmɛ̃]; Limousin: Sent Maimin) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

Saint-Mesmin
A general view of Saint-Mesmin
A general view of Saint-Mesmin
Coat of arms of Saint-Mesmin
Location of Saint-Mesmin
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Saint-Mesmin is located in France
Saint-Mesmin
Saint-Mesmin
Saint-Mesmin is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Saint-Mesmin
Saint-Mesmin
Coordinates: 45°21′11″N 1°12′22″E / 45.3531°N 1.2061°E / 45.3531; 1.2061
CountryFrance
RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
DepartmentDordogne
ArrondissementNontron
CantonIsle-Loue-Auvézère
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Guy Bouchaud[1]
Area
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29.58 km2 (11.42 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
325
 • Density11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
24464 /24270
Elevation182–415 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

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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

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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

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Historical population
YearPop.±% 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

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  • 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

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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
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