Étréchy, Cher

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Étréchy
Étréchy is located in France
Étréchy
Étréchy
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Location within Centre region
Étréchy is located in Centre-Val de Loire
Étréchy
Étréchy
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Country France
Region Centre-Val de Loire
Department Cher
Arrondissement Bourges
Canton Sancergues
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Pierre Sarreau
Area1 31.88 km2 (12.31 sq mi)
Population (2008)2 425
 • Density 13/km2 (35/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 18090 / 18800
Elevation 171–254 m (561–833 ft)
(avg. 205 m or 673 ft)
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.

Étréchy is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.

Geography

A farming area consisting of the village and a couple of hamlets situated some 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D158 with the D52, D36 and D93 roads.

Population

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 595 —    
1968 596 +0.2%
1975 487 −18.3%
1982 448 −8.0%
1990 453 +1.1%
1999 419 −7.5%
2008 425 +1.4%

Sights

  • The church of St. Germain, dating from the thirteenth century.
  • The chateau of Astilly, dating from the fifteenth century.

See also

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