Civray, Cher
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire | |
| Department | Cher | |
| Arrondissement | Bourges | |
| Canton | Chârost | |
| Intercommunality | Fercher - Pays florentais | |
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| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Serge Jeanzac | |
| Area1 | 40.87 km2 (15.78 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008)2 | 994 | |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 18066 / 18290 | |
| Elevation | 125–162 m (410–531 ft) (avg. 155 m or 509 ft) |
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Civray is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.
Geography
A farming area comprising the village and several hamlets situated in the valley of the river Pontet some 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Bourges at the junction of the N151 with the D88, D184 and D84 roads.
Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 832 | — |
| 1968 | 893 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 840 | −5.9% |
| 1982 | 813 | −3.2% |
| 1990 | 1,023 | +25.8% |
| 1999 | 1,004 | −1.9% |
| 2008 | 994 | −1.0% |
Sights
- The church of St. Pierre, dating from the twelfth century.
- Traces of a medieval castle.
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Civray (Cher). |
- Civray on the Quid website (French)
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