Saint-Germain-la-Montagne
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| region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Roanne | |
| Canton | Charlieu | |
| Community association | Charlieu-Belmont Community | |
| Coordinates | 46 ° 12 ' N , 4 ° 23' E | |
| height | 434-721 m | |
| surface | 12.54 km 2 | |
| Residents | 240 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 19 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 42670 | |
| INSEE code | 42229 | |
 Mairie (Town Hall) |
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Saint-Germain-la-Montagne is a French commune of 240 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Loire in the region Auvergne Rhône-Alpes .
geography
Saint-Germain-la-Montagne is 30 kilometers northeast of Roanne . The municipality is traversed by the Botoret and the Mussy .
The commune is bordered by Chauffailles ( Saône-et-Loire department ) to the north and east, Saint-Clément-de-Vers to the north and west , Propières to the west, Azolette (all Rhône ) to the south-west, and Belleroche to the south and in the southeast at Belmont-de-la-Loire (both Loire department).
etymology
In 1793 the community was initially only called Germain-la-Montagne . It has had its current name since 1801.
Attractions
- Saint Germain Church
Infrastructure
- Nearest train station: Chauffailles stop (2.5 km)
- Nearest airport: Roanne-Renaison Airport (33.2 km)
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
| Residents | 320 | 283 | 201 | 214 | 212 | 202 | 212 |
Web links
Commons : Saint-Germain-la-Montagne - Collection of images, videos and audio files
