Jarnac
Jarnac is a commune. It is in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the Charente department in southwest France.
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| Coordinates: 45°40′53″N 0°10′33″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Charente |
| Arrondissement | Cognac |
| Canton | Jarnac |
| Intercommunality | Grand Cognac |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Gesse |
| Area 1 | 11.99 km2 (4.63 sq mi) |
| Population | 4,434 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 16167 /16200 |
| Elevation | 8–40 m (26–131 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
It is the birthplace and resting place of François Mitterrand, President of France (1981–1995).
Geography
Jarnac is on the river Charente.
History
In 1569, it was the site of the Battle of Jarnac.
References
- "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
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