Angles-sur-l'Anglin
Angles-sur-l'Anglin (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ɡl syʁ lɑ̃ɡlɛ̃], literally Angles on the Anglin) is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It has been selected as one of the most beautiful villages of France.
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| Coordinates: 46°41′46″N 0°53′08″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Vienne |
| Arrondissement | Montmorillon |
| Canton | Montmorillon |
| Intercommunality | CA Grand Châtellerault |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Jean-Marc Auriault[1] |
| Area 1 | 14.75 km2 (5.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 353 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 86004 /86260 |
| Elevation | 63–139 m (207–456 ft) (avg. 93 m or 305 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
The Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin is a ruined castle dating back to the 11th century, originally constructed for the Bishop of Poitiers.
Geography
The river Anglin flows into the Gartempe in the commune.
See also
- Roc-aux-Sorciers
- Communes of the Vienne department
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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