Montmorillon facts for kids
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Montmorillon
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Subprefecture and commune
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The town hall in Montmorillon
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 Montmorillon
Location in France
Montmorillon
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Vienne | |
| Arrondissement | Montmorillon | |
| Canton | Montmorillon | |
| Intercommunality | Montmorillonnais | |
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57.00 km2 (22.01 sq mi) | |
| Population
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6,155 | |
| • Density | 107.982/km2 (279.67/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Montmorillonnais | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
86165 /86500
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| Elevation | 82–168 m (269–551 ft) (avg. 125 m or 410 ft) |
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| Website | www.montmorillon.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Montmorillon is a town in central-western France. It is located in the Vienne department and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. A "commune" is like a local government area or a municipality in France.
A special type of clay mineral called montmorillonite was found here in 1847. It was named after Montmorillon because of this discovery.
Montmorillon is also one of the two main administrative centers, called "subprefectures," in the Vienne department. It is also the main town of its "canton," which is a smaller administrative area.
This town is very famous for its delicious macarons. There is even a museum dedicated to these tasty treats!
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Exploring Montmorillon's Location
Montmorillon is situated right along the Gartempe river. It is about 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Poitiers. It is also about 90 km (56 mi) northwest of Limoges.
The town covers an area of 57 km2 (22 sq mi). Its average height above sea level is 125 m (410 ft). The town hall itself is at an altitude of 90 m (300 ft).
The towns surrounding Montmorillon include Saulgé, Jouhet, Sillars, Journet, Saint-Léomer, Bourg-Archambault, Lathus-Saint-Rémy, and Pindray.
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| Saulgé | Saulgé | Bourg-Archambault & Lathus-Saint-Rémy |
Montmorillon's Weather
Montmorillon has an Oceanic climate. This means it has mild temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Summers are usually warm but not too hot.
Population of Montmorillon
People who live in Montmorillon are called Montmorillonnais in French. If they are women, they are called Montmorillonnaises.
The town has a population of 6,155 people. This means there are about 108 people living in each square kilometer.
How the population of Montmorillon has changed over time
How Montmorillon is Governed
Since 1800, Montmorillon has been a "subprefecture" of the Vienne department. This means it's an important administrative center. It is also the main town, or "capital," of its local area called the canton of Montmorillon.
Famous People from Montmorillon
Many interesting people have come from Montmorillon:
- Étienne de Vignolles, also known as La Hire (1390-1443), was a French military leader. He fought during the Hundred Years' War.
- Paul de Ladmirault (1808-1898) was a French general and a senator, which is a type of politician.
- Joseph Carré (1870-1941) was an architect, someone who designs buildings.
- Régine Deforges (1935-2014) was a well-known novelist, someone who writes books.
- Simon Pagenaud (1984-) is a champion Indycar Driver, famous for racing cars.
Montmorillon's Twin Towns
Montmorillon has "twin town" relationships with several cities around the world. This means they share cultural exchanges and friendships.
Wadern, Germany, since 1968
Medina del Campo, Spain, since 1994
Safané, Burkina Faso, since 1997
Gościno, Poland, since 2003
Putna, Romania, since 2013
Montmorillon also has a partnership with:
Guildford, United Kingdom, since 1964
More About Montmorillon
Images for kids
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"Bières de Montmorillon"
See also
In Spanish: Montmorillon para niños
