Plieux
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| region | Occitania | |
| Department | Gers | |
| Arrondissement | Condom | |
| Canton | Lectoure-Lomagne | |
| Community association | Lomagne Gersoise | |
| Coordinates | 43 ° 57 ' N , 0 ° 44' E | |
| height | 82-187 m | |
| surface | 12.27 km 2 | |
| Residents | 134 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 11 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 32340 | |
| INSEE code | 32320 | |
_Gers.jpg) Château de Plieux |
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Plieux is a commune in the Gers department in south-western France ( Occitania ).
Location and geography
Plieux is located in the southwest of France and in the area of the historic province of Gascony . The Auroue River flows north through the western part of the village, while the Arrats River forms the eastern boundary.
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2009 | 2017 |
| Residents | 245 | 232 | 214 | 195 | 186 | 174 | 164 | 134 |
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In 1800 the place had 725 inhabitants. Among the residents is the lord of the castle (and writer) Renaud Camus , who is considered one of the masterminds of Marine Le Pen .
Attractions
- Plieux Castle : Castle from the 14th to 16th centuries
Web links
Commons : Plieux - collection of images, videos and audio files
