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.
Angles-sur-l'Anglin | |
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Castle ruins | |
Coordinates: 46°41′46″N 0°53′08″E / 46.6961°N 0.8856°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.
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edit- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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