Lunay, Loir-et-Cher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lunay
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 Lunay
Location in France
Lunay
Location in Centre-Val de Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire | |
| Department | Loir-et-Cher | |
| Arrondissement | Vendôme | |
| Canton | Montoire-sur-le-Loir | |
| Intercommunality | CA Territoires Vendômois | |
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38.63 km2 (14.92 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,248 | |
| • Density | 32.306/km2 (83.67/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
41120 /41360
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| Elevation | 66–156 m (217–512 ft) (avg. 69 m or 226 ft) |
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Lunay is a small town, also called a commune, located in the middle of France. It's part of the Loir-et-Cher area, which is like a county or department.
Where is Lunay Located?
Lunay is found in the northwest part of the Loir-et-Cher department. It is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) west of the city of Vendôme. Lunay is also about 180 kilometers (112 miles) southwest of Paris, the capital city of France.
The Loir river is an important natural feature here. It flows along the eastern and southern edges of Lunay for about 8 kilometers (5 miles).
Neighboring Towns
Lunay shares its borders with several other towns. These include Thoré-la-Rochette, Mazangé, Fortan, and Savigny-sur-Braye. It also borders Fontaine-les-Coteaux, Montoire-sur-le-Loir, Les Roches-l'Évêque, and Saint-Rimay.
How Many People Live in Lunay?
The number of people living in Lunay has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 1,011 | — |
| 1975 | 1,007 | −0.06% |
| 1982 | 1,207 | +2.62% |
| 1990 | 1,213 | +0.06% |
| 1999 | 1,293 | +0.71% |
| 2007 | 1,336 | +0.41% |
| 2012 | 1,301 | −0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,267 | −0.53% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
In 1968, there were just over 1,000 people. The population grew in the 1980s and 1990s. More recently, the number of residents has stayed around 1,200 to 1,300 people. As of 2021, about 1,248 people live in Lunay.
