Nattages facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nattages
Part of Parves-et-Nattages
Suspension bridge over the Rhone
Nattages Location in France Show map of France Nattages Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Show map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Ain
Arrondissement	Belley
Canton	Belley
Commune	Parves-et-Nattages
Area 1	10.33 km2 (3.99 sq mi)
Population  (2021)	594
• Density	57.50/km2 (148.93/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code	01300
Elevation	220–663 m (722–2,175 ft) (avg. 310 m or 1,020 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Nattages was a small village in eastern France. It was once its own "commune," which is like a local government area or a town. On January 1, 2016, Nattages joined with another village called Parves to form a new, bigger commune named Parves-et-Nattages.

Exploring Nattages: Historic Sites

Nattages has some interesting old places to explore. These sites tell stories about the village's past.

Chateau Montbel Ruins

You can find the remains of an old castle called Chateau Montbel. Castles like this were important buildings long ago. They often served as homes for powerful families and offered protection.

Chemillieu Chapel

There is also a very old church building called the romanesque chapel of Chemillieu. "Romanesque" means it was built in a style common in Europe around the 11th and 12th centuries. These chapels were used for religious services.

The Village Church

Nattages also has a church that was rebuilt in the 17th century. This means parts of it are very old, but it was updated or repaired a few hundred years ago. Churches are often central to village life.

Understanding the Population of Nattages

The number of people living in Nattages has changed over time. Tracking population helps us understand how a place grows or shrinks.

How Population is Counted

Governments often count how many people live in an area. This count is called a census. It helps them plan for schools, roads, and other services.

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Nattages was recorded several times. In 2006, about 528 people lived there. By 2011, the number grew to 574. In 2021, after it joined with Parves, the population was 594. This shows a steady increase in residents.