Romans, Ain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Saint-Maurice church
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Location in France
Romans
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ain | |
| Arrondissement | Bourg-en-Bresse | |
| Canton | Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne | |
| Intercommunality | Chalaronne-centre | |
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21.8 km2 (8.4 sq mi) | |
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(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01328 /01400
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| Elevation | 227–280 m (745–919 ft) (avg. 265 m or 869 ft) |
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Romans is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Ain department.
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Exploring the Geography of Romans
This charming village sits between two interesting French regions: Bresse and the Dombes. Several rivers flow through the area, making the landscape beautiful. The Renon river crosses the town from southeast to northwest. You can also find the Irance river to the east and the Chalaronne river forming part of the town's southwestern edge.
Population Changes in Romans Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1793 | 381 | — |
| 1800 | 121 | −68.2% |
| 1806 | 226 | +86.8% |
| 1821 | 515 | +127.9% |
| 1831 | 498 | −3.3% |
| 1836 | 503 | +1.0% |
| 1841 | 583 | +15.9% |
| 1846 | 536 | −8.1% |
| 1851 | 570 | +6.3% |
| 1856 | 551 | −3.3% |
| 1861 | 562 | +2.0% |
| 1866 | 609 | +8.4% |
| 1872 | 585 | −3.9% |
| 1876 | 573 | −2.1% |
| 1881 | 598 | +4.4% |
| 1886 | 610 | +2.0% |
| 1891 | 622 | +2.0% |
| 1896 | 600 | −3.5% |
| 1901 | 603 | +0.5% |
| 1906 | 594 | −1.5% |
| 1911 | 546 | −8.1% |
| 1921 | 530 | −2.9% |
| 1926 | 520 | −1.9% |
| 1931 | 500 | −3.8% |
| 1936 | 475 | −5.0% |
| 1946 | 521 | +9.7% |
| 1954 | 391 | −25.0% |
| 1962 | 353 | −9.7% |
| 1968 | 367 | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 346 | −5.7% |
| 1982 | 351 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 480 | +36.8% |
| 1999 | 522 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 581 | +11.3% |
The number of people living in Romans has changed a lot over the years. In 1793, there were 381 residents. The population went up and down for many years. By 1962, it had dropped to 353 people. However, since then, the population has slowly grown again. In 2008, there were 581 people living in Romans.
A Look at the History of Romans
Romans has a long and interesting past, with its land changing hands many times over the centuries.
Early Beginnings of Romans
The land where Romans now stands became the property of Cluny Abbey in the year 917. This happened when Ingelberge, the wife of William I, Duke of Aquitaine, gave it to the Abbey. William I was the person who founded Cluny Abbey.
Romans was once connected to a larger area called the lordship of Varax. However, in 1396, a man named Étienne de Varax married Claudine de Saint Amour. This marriage led to the creation of a separate lordship just for Romans.
Recent History and Noble Families
On March 4, 1718, the Lord of Romans, Claude de Lyobard de Brion, sold the land. It was bought by Claude César Ferrary, who was a squire and a King's Counsellor.
Later, in December 1763, Romans was given a special new title. It became an earldom called Romans-Ferrari. This happened thanks to Etienne-Lambert, who was Claude César's son. The last earl of Romans-Ferrari was Charles de Romans-Ferrari. He was born in Romans on December 16, 1861, and passed away in 1912.
What to See in Romans
Romans has some interesting historical places to visit.
- Saint-Maurice Church: This church is very old, built in the Romanesque style during the 12th century. The belltower of the church was rebuilt between 1856 and 1858.
- The Castle of Romans: This castle dates back to the 15th century, but it was changed a lot in the 19th century. It used to belong to the Lords of Romans. After 1763, it became the property of the Earls of Romans-Ferrari. Today, the castle is used as a medical-care home.
See also
In Spanish: Romans (Ain) para niños
