Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
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 The church in Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
Location of Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud  | |
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| Coordinates: 44°45′15″N 0°22′50″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Bordeaux |
| Canton | Créon |
| Intercommunality | Créonnais |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Maryvonne Lafon[1] |
Area 1 | 6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | 390 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 33408 /33670 |
| Elevation | 22–99 m (72–325 ft) (avg. 86 m or 282 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
The town’s centerpiece is its Romanesque church, which dates back to at least the 12th century. The church was once a pilgrimage site dedicated to the Vierge Noire (Black Virgin) and features a unique entryway with two staircases, showcasing a statue of the Virgin attributed to the 13th century. Among its distinctive art pieces is a Renaissance-era high relief of God the Father, along with a mural from 1507 depicting Saint Urbain and other figures.
Beyond its religious sites, Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud also preserves a medieval motte, a raised earthwork that served as a fortification, reflecting the town's strategic historical importance during the Middle Ages.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 164 | — |
| 1968 | 179 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 168 | −6.1% |
| 1982 | 191 | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 205 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 250 | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 296 | +18.4% |
See also
References
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