Proupiary
Proupiary (French pronunciation: [pʁupjaʁi]; Occitan: Propiari) is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. The remains of the Bonnefont Abbey are situated in the commune.[3]
Proupiary | |
|---|---|
 Abbey of Bonnefont | |
Location of Proupiary | |
  Proupiary  Proupiary | |
| Coordinates: 43°09′39″N 0°51′45″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Occitania |
| Department | Haute-Garonne |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Gaudens |
| Canton | Bagnères-de-Luchon |
| Intercommunality | Cagire Garonne Salat |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Chantal Rivière[1] |
| Area 1 | 4.95 km2 (1.91 sq mi) |
| Population | 69 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 31440 /31360 |
| Elevation | 340–483 m (1,115–1,585 ft) (avg. 425 m or 1,394 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
The village is situated close to several popular tourist destinations such as Martres-Tolosane and Cazeres, both of which are within a 19 km radius. Proupiary also offers several attractions and places to visit, including a roman-style basilica in Valcabrere, a castle in Tourtouse, and the picturesque village of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges. Additionally, there are several markets in and near Proupiary, including Salies-du-Salat and Carbonne. Visitors can easily organize their trip by booking visits, activities, and car hires using the options provided.[4]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 47 | — |
| 1968 | 51 | +8.5% |
| 1975 | 50 | −2.0% |
| 1982 | 71 | +42.0% |
| 1990 | 53 | −25.4% |
| 1999 | 56 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 67 | +19.6% |
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
- Base Mérimée: PA00135703, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- francethisway. "Proupiary, France (Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees): tourism, attractions and travel guide for Proupiary".
