Malans, Doubs

Malans

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Malans

Coordinates: 47°02′55″N 6°01′54″E / 47.0486°N 6.0317°E / 47.0486; 6.0317Coordinates: 47°02′55″N 6°01′54″E / 47.0486°N 6.0317°E / 47.0486; 6.0317
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Doubs
Arrondissement Besançon
Canton Amancey
Intercommunality Canton of Amancey-Loue-Lison
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Jean-Pierre Guinchard
Area1 10.49 km2 (4.05 sq mi)
Population (2012)2 163
 • Density 16/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code 25359 / 25330
Elevation 370–595 m (1,214–1,952 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Malans is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

Geography

Malans is located 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of Amancey. Two streams pass through the commune: the Bietard and the Anchet.

The commune includes the villages of Saint Loup, Simorin, and Val Sainte Marie.

History

The history of the commune goes back to the monastery of Val Sainte Marie established in the 18th century. The monks eventually abandoned the monastery, but left numerous religious edifices and shrines.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962106—    
1968139+31.1%
1975107−23.0%
1982108+0.9%
1990130+20.4%
1999145+11.5%
2008157+8.3%
2012163+3.8%

See also

References

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