Neuvy-le-Barrois

Neuvy-le-Barrois
Neuvy-le-Barrois
Administration
Country	France
Region	Centre
Department	Cher
Arrondissement	Saint-Amand-Montrond
Canton	Sancoins
Mayor	Maud Millet (2008–2014)
Statistics
Elevation	173–223 m (568–732 ft) (avg. 209 m/686 ft)
Land area1	41.98 km2 (16.21 sq mi)
Population2	160  (2008)
- Density	4 /km2 (10 /sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code	18164/ 18600
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.

Coordinates: 46°51′56″N 3°02′17″E / 46.8655555556°N 3.03805555556°E / 46.8655555556; 3.03805555556

Neuvy-le-Barrois is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.

Geography

An area of lakes, streams, forestry and farming comprising a small village and several hamlets situated by the banks of the river Allier, some 38 miles (61 km) southeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D41 with the D222, D45 and the D78 roads. The river forms the border with the departement of Allier.

Population

Historical population of Neuvy-le-Barrois

1962	1968	1975	1982	1990	1999	2008
221	248	169	165	147	153	160

Places of interest

• The church of St. Martin, dating from the twelfth century. (Monument Historique)
• The motte of a feudal castle.
• The Château de Neuvy.
• The Château de Pey.

Personalities

• Sculptor Jean Baffier (1851-1920) was born here.

See also

• Communes of the Cher department

References

• INSEE

External links

• Annuaire Marie website (French)
• Neuvy-le-Barrois on the Quid website (French)