Saint-André-le-Bouchoux
Saint-André-le-Bouchoux (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃.t‿ɑ̃dʁe lə buʃu]; Arpitan: Lo Bouchox) is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
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Location of Saint-André-le-Bouchoux | |
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| Coordinates: 46°07′00″N 5°05′00″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| Canton | Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Alain Jayr[1] |
| Area 1 | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| Population | 410 |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 01335 /01240 |
| Elevation | 259–274 m (850–899 ft) (avg. 268 m or 879 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
The river Irance flows through the town.
In 1836, the community was considered one of the poorest in France. It has gained wealth since, though. Today, most of the town revolves around restaurants, farms, and crafts.
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Sights
The church was designed in the Roman style in the 11th century and redesigned in the 15th.
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
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