Pierrecourt, Haute-Saône Explained

Pierrecourt
Commune Status:Commune
Coordinates:47.6444°N 5.5906°W
Insee:70409
Postal Code:70600
Arrondissement:Vesoul
Canton:Dampierre-sur-Salon
Mayor:Jean-Luc Nee[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Elevation Min M:244
Elevation Max M:362
Area Km2:15.60

Pierrecourt (in French pronounced as /pjɛʁkuʁ/) is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

Geography

Pierrecourt is characterized by its dispersed habitat across an area of 15.6 square kilometers. The village sits at an altitude ranging from 244 meters to 362 meters above sea level. It is geographically positioned at 47°38′40″N latitude and 5°35′26″E longitude.

The commune is known for its agricultural landscape, with 72.9% of its land dedicated to farming and 25.5% covered by forests.

Population

As of 2021, Pierrecourt had a population of 110 residents, reflecting a slight increase of 4.76% since 2015. This gives it a low population density of approximately 7.1 inhabitants per square kilometer, underscoring its rural nature.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.