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Aigre

Commune

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Aigre

Location in France

Aigre

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Charente-Nord

Cœur de Charente

Area

23.82 km² (9.20 sq mi)

Population

(Jan. 2019)

1,579

• Density

66.29/km² (171.69/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

16005 /16140

Elevation

60–151 m (197–495 ft)
(avg. 68 m or 223 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Aigre is a small town, also known as a commune, located in southwestern France. It is part of the Charente department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

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About Aigre

Aigre is a friendly place in France. It is known for its charm and local community. The town is part of a larger area called a department, which is like a county.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village that has its own mayor and local council. Aigre is one of these communes.

Aigre's Awards

Aigre has received a special award for its beauty. The National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom gave it one flower. This award means the town has lovely flowers and green spaces. It shows that the people of Aigre care about making their town look nice.

Recent Changes

On January 1, 2019, another nearby town called Villejésus joined with Aigre. This means Villejésus became part of the Aigre commune. This kind of merger happens when smaller towns combine to form a larger one.