Montrigaud
| Montrigaud | |
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  Montrigaud | |
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Location within Rhône-Alpes region  Montrigaud | |
| Coordinates: 45°13′11″N 5°07′55″E / 45.2197°N 5.1319°ECoordinates: 45°13′11″N 5°07′55″E / 45.2197°N 5.1319°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Drôme |
| Arrondissement | Valence |
| Canton | Le Grand-Serre |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Romans |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | René Bret |
| Area1 | 28.73 km2 (11.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)2 | 498 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 26210 / 26350 |
| Elevation |
359–582 m (1,178–1,909 ft) (avg. 462 m or 1,516 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Montrigaud is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.
Geography
The Galaure forms part of the commune's northern border.
Population
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1830 | 1,673 | — |
| 1911 | 877 | −47.6% |
| 1962 | 417 | −52.5% |
| 1968 | 452 | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 372 | −17.7% |
| 1982 | 343 | −7.8% |
| 1990 | 432 | +25.9% |
| 1999 | 446 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 498 | +11.7% |
See also
References
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