Planchez Explained

Planchez
Commune Status:Commune
Coordinates:47.1375°N 4.0175°W
Insee:58210
Postal Code:58230
Arrondissement:Château-Chinon (Ville)
Canton:Château-Chinon
Mayor:Laurent Librero[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Elevation Min M:349
Elevation Max M:726
Area Km2:43.65

Planchez (in French pronounced as /plɑ̃ʃe/) is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.[2]

History

In World War II, during the German occupation of France, the area around Planchez was a focus for the Maquis. On 25 June 1944, as a collective punishment, the village was burned by German forces.

Demographics

On 1 January 2019, the estimated population was 301.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM58210-planchez INSEE commune file