| Commune status | Commune |
|---|---|
| Insee | 71310 |
| Postal code | 71210 |
| Arrondissement | Autun |
| Canton | Blanzy |
| Intercommunality | CU Creusot Montceau |
| Mayor | Yohann Cassier[1] |
| Term | 2023–2026 |
| Coordinates | 46.7489°N 4.4697°E |
| Elevation m | 325 |
| Elevation min m | 298 |
| Elevation max m | 351 |
| Area km 2 | 7.82 |
| Website | www.ville-montchanin.fr |
Montchanin (mɔ̃ʃanɛ̃) is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
The town finds its history during the Industrial Revolution in France in the 19th century, being famous for its terracotta tiles [2] and for its coal mines being active between 1820 and 1912.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6,408 | — |
| 1975 | 6,279 | −2.0% |
| 1982 | 6,263 | −0.3% |
| 1990 | 5,960 | −4.8% |
| 1999 | 5,593 | −6.2% |
| 2007 | 5,505 | −1.6% |
| 2012 | 5,307 | −3.6% |
| 2017 | 5,030 | −5.2% |
| 2023 | 4,976 | −1.1% |
INSEE[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Montchanin | Terreal". terreal.com. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "Histoire et Patrimoine" (in French). www.ville-montchanin.fr. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE