Sigon ( fr. Sigogne ) - a commune in France , located in the Poitou region - Charente . Department - Charente . Included in the canton of Zharnak . The district of the commune is Cognac .
| Commune | |||
| Sigon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigogne | |||
| |||
| A country |  France | ||
| Region | Poitou - Charente | ||
| The Department | Charente | ||
| Canton | Zharnak | ||
| The mayor | Jean-philippe roy (2008-2014) | ||
| History and Geography | |||
| Square | 22.16 km² | ||
| Center height | 20–91 m | ||
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in summer UTC + 2 | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 1021 people ( 2008 ) | ||
| Density | 46 people / km² | ||
| Digital identifiers | |||
| Postcode | 16200 | ||
| INSEE Code | 16369 | ||
The INSEE code of the commune is 16369.
The commune is located approximately 400 km southwest of Paris , 105 km south of Poitiers , 27 km west of Angouleme [1] .
Content
Population
The population of the commune for 2008 was 1021 people.
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | 950 | 914 | 883 | 946 | 896 | 1021 |
Economics
The basis of the economy is viticulture.
In 2007, among 635 people of working age (15–64 years old), 472 were economically active , 163 were inactive (the activity indicator was 74.3%, in 1999 it was 75.2%). Of the 472 active, 431 people worked (244 men and 187 women), 41 were unemployed (21 men and 20 women). Among 163 inactive, 45 people were pupils or students, 58 - pensioners, 60 were inactive for other reasons [2] .
Attractions
- Church of Saint-Martin (XII century). Historic Monument since 1957 [3]
- Manor Rühl (XVII century). Cultural Heritage Monument [4]
Photo Gallery
Church of saint martin
The interior of the church of Saint Martin
Manor Rühl
City Hall
Notes
- ↑ Physical distances calculated by geographic coordinates
- ↑ Résultats du recensement de la population (French) . INSEE . Date of treatment August 8, 2013. (approximate data, in 1999 temporary employment was partially taken into account)
- ↑ Eglise Saint-Martin (Fr.) . www.culture.gouv.fr. Date of treatment August 8, 2013.
- ↑ Logis de Rulle (Fr.) . www.culture.gouv.fr. Date of treatment August 8, 2013.