Bâgé-la-Ville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bâgé-la-Ville
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Part of Bâgé-Dommartin
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Country | France | |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
Department | Ain | |
Arrondissement | Bourg-en-Bresse | |
Canton | Replonges | |
Commune | Bâgé-Dommartin | |
Area
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39.68 km2 (15.32 sq mi) | |
Population
(2021)
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3,178 | |
• Density | 80.091/km2 (207.43/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
01380
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Elevation | 179–217 m (587–712 ft) (avg. 212 m or 696 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Bâgé-la-Ville (pronounced "Bah-jay lah Veel") was once a small town, or commune, in eastern France. It was located in the Ain department. On January 1, 2018, Bâgé-la-Ville joined with another town to form a new, larger commune called Bâgé-Dommartin.
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Where is Bâgé-la-Ville?
Bâgé-la-Ville is located in the heart of a region called Bresse. This area is known for its beautiful countryside. The town was situated between two larger cities: Bourg-en-Bresse and Mâcon. It used to be the largest commune in its department based on its land size.
How Many People Lived There?
The number of people living in Bâgé-la-Ville changed over time. Here's a quick look at its population:
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
2006 | 2,623 | — |
2011 | 3,114 | +3.49% |
2015 | 3,177 | +0.50% |
2021 | 3,178 | +0.01% |
Source: INSEE |
As you can see, the population grew steadily over these years. In 2021, just before it merged, about 3,178 people lived there.
Famous People from Bâgé-la-Ville
One notable person from Bâgé-la-Ville was Louis Duret. He was a doctor who worked for the royal court. This means he was a physician to important people like kings or queens.
See also
If you want to learn more, you can find information in Spanish here: Bâgé-la-Ville para niños