Sainte-Foy (Saône-et-Loire)
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| region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Saône-et-Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Charolles | |
| Canton | Chauffailles | |
| Community association | Canton de Semur-en-Brionnais | |
| Coordinates | 46 ° 17 ' N , 4 ° 8' E | |
| height | 339-549 m | |
| surface | 8.30 km 2 | |
| Residents | 139 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 17 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 71110 | |
| INSEE code | 71415 | |
Sainte-Foy is a French municipality with 139 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Saone-et-Loire in the region of Bourgogne Franche-Comté .
location
Sainte-Foy lies at an altitude of about 480 meters above sea level. d. M. in the old cultural landscape of the Brionnais . The place is about 27 kilometers (driving distance) south of Paray-le-Monial and about 35 kilometers north of Roanne . The places worth seeing Anzy-le-Duc , Semur-en-Brionnais , Iguerande , Marcigny , Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy and Charlieu are within a radius of about 10-15 kilometers.
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
| Residents | 162 | 174 | 163 | 157 | 167 | 134 | 136 |
In the 19th century the place had over 500 inhabitants at times. The phylloxera crisis and the mechanization of agriculture have resulted in a significant population decline since then.
economy
The hilly surroundings of Sainte-Foy have always been characterized by agriculture, with viticulture being practiced well into the 19th century. In the meantime, cattle breeding ( Charolais cattle) plays a major role. There is also a saffron production company in the village, which itself functioned as a handicraft, trade and service center for several hamlets and farmsteads in the area until the early 20th century.
