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Jarnages (French pronunciation: [ʒaʁnaʒ]; Occitan: Jarnajas) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in France.

Geography

A farming village situated some 10 miles (16 km) east of Guéret, at the junction of the D65, D13 and the D990. The N145 road forms the northern border of the commune.

History

The origins of Jarnages go back a long way. During the Gallo-Roman period it was known as Agarrusacum. In the Middle Ages, its royal châtelain was Bertrand d'Armagnac, Count de la Marche, who had it fortified in 1434. In the 16th century, Jarnages had a certain importance as a Protestant stronghold, but the Governor of the Marane retook it in 1691.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962505—    
1968512+1.4%
1975473−7.6%
1982470−0.6%
1990449−4.5%
1999408−9.1%
2008520+27.5%

Sights

  • The church of St. Pierre, dating from the twelfth century.
Town hall

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.


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