Saint-Mesmin, Dordogne Explained

Saint-Mesmin
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason Saint-Mesmin.svg
Arrondissement:Nontron
Canton:Isle-Loue-Auvézère
Insee:24464
Postal Code:24270
Mayor:Guy Bouchaud[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:45.3531°N 1.2061°W
Elevation M:300
Elevation Min M:182
Elevation Max M:415
Area Km2:29.58

Saint-Mesmin (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃ mɛmɛ̃/; Limousin: Sent Maimin) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

Geography

The commune is located in the north-east corner of the Dordogne department, on a hill above the river Auvézère. The village is located 42km (26miles) north-east of Périgueux. The area consists of forests and farmland.

History

From the creation of the departments in 1790 Saint-Mesmin was first included in the Corrèze department. Three years later in 1793 it joined the Dordogne department.

Population

The largest population that the census recorded was 1,168 in 1886. Since World War I, the population has gradually been declining until it reached its lowest point in 2009.

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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.