Entraygues-sur-Truyère

Entraygues-sur-Truyère (locally [ɑ̃ˈtʁajə syʁ tʁy'jɛʁə]; Languedocien: Entraigas) is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.

Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Commune
Entraygues and the Truyère River
Entraygues and the Truyère River
Coat of arms of Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Coat of arms
Location of Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Entraygues-sur-Truyère is located in France
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Entraygues-sur-Truyère is located in Occitanie
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Coordinates: 44°38′50″N 2°34′03″E
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentAveyron
ArrondissementRodez
CantonLot et Truyère
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Bernard Boursinhac[1]
Area
1
30.15 km2 (11.64 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2020)[2]
981
 • Density33/km2 (84/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
12094 /12140
Elevation222–744 m (728–2,441 ft)
(avg. 220 m or 720 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

The village is located 600 km (370 mi) from Paris and 200 km (120 mi) from Toulouse.

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
19621,434—    
19681,508+5.2%
19751,510+0.1%
19821,523+0.9%
19901,495−1.8%
19991,267−15.3%
20081,171−7.6%

Transportation

Entraygues-sur-Truyère can be reached by bus from Aurillac (48 km) and from the industrial center of Rodez (55 km). The nearest train station and airport are located in Aurillac or Rodez.

Personality

Urbain Hémard (circa 1548-1592), French physician and dentist.

Torbernite from the Margabal Mine, Entraygues-sur-Truyère. Size: 15.3 x 9.6 x 5.6 cm.

See also

References
  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
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