Malans, Doubs

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Malans
Coat of arms of Malans
Coat of arms
Malans is located in France
Malans
Malans
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Location within Franche-Comté region
Malans is located in Franche-Comté
Malans
Malans
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Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Doubs
Arrondissement Besançon
Canton Amancey
Intercommunality Canton of Amancey-Loue-Lison
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Jean-Pierre Guinchard
Area1 10.49 km2 (4.05 sq mi)
Population (2012)2 163
 • Density 16/km2 (40/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 25359 / 25330
Elevation 370–595 m (1,214–1,952 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.

Malans is a commune in the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

Geography

Malans is located 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of Amancey. Two streams pass through the commune: the Bietard and the Anchet.

The commune includes the villages of Saint Loup, Simorin, and Val Sainte Marie.

History

The history of the commune goes back to the monastery of Val Sainte Marie established in the 18th century. The monks eventually abandoned the monastery, but left numerous religious edifices and shrines.

Population

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 106 —    
1968 139 +31.1%
1975 107 −23.0%
1982 108 +0.9%
1990 130 +20.4%
1999 145 +11.5%
2008 157 +8.3%
2012 163 +3.8%

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