Louhans
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Location within Burgundy region
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Saône-et-Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Louhans | |
| Canton | Louhans | |
| Intercommunality | Cœur de Bresse | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2014–2020) | Frédéric Bouchet | |
| Area1 | 22.58 km2 (8.72 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012)2 | 71,500 | |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 71263 / 71500 | |
| Elevation | 176–205 m (577–673 ft) (avg. 181 m or 594 ft) |
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Louhans is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France. Louhans is the capital of Bresse bourguignonne and a subprefecture of the department.
Geography
Louhans is centrally located on the plain of Bresse.[1] The Vallière forms part of the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Solnan, which forms part of the commune's southern border. The Solnan flows into the Seille in the town. The Seille flows south-southwest through the western part of the commune and crosses the town.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1793 | 3,375 | — |
| 1806 | 3,151 | −6.6% |
| 1821 | 3,159 | +0.3% |
| 1831 | 3,170 | +0.3% |
| 1841 | 3,686 | +16.3% |
| 1851 | 3,853 | +4.5% |
| 1861 | 3,768 | −2.2% |
| 1872 | 3,913 | +3.8% |
| 1881 | 4,284 | +9.5% |
| 1891 | 4,548 | +6.2% |
| 1901 | 4,469 | −1.7% |
| 1911 | 4,454 | −0.3% |
| 1921 | 4,116 | −7.6% |
| 1931 | 4,116 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 4,120 | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 4,092 | −0.7% |
| 1962 | 4,154 | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 4,200 | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 4,200 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 6,483 | +54.4% |
| 1990 | 6,140 | −5.3% |
| 1999 | 5,237 | −14.7% |
| 2006 | 6,432 | +22.8% |
| 2012 | 6,461 | +0.5% |
See also
References
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