Agonac
Agonac is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is situated on the small river Beauronne, 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Périgueux.
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Location of Agonac 
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| Coordinates: 45°17′36″N 0°45′03″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Arrondissement | Périgueux |
| Canton | Trélissac |
| Intercommunality | Le Grand Périgueux |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2014-2020) | Christelle Boucaud |
| Area 1 | 37.22 km2 (14.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 1,761 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 24002 /24460 |
| Elevation | 110–224 m (361–735 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2004 | 1,553 | — |
| 2006 | 1,600 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 1,612 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 1,625 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 1,637 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 1,643 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,662 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,690 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 1,718 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 1,746 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 1,750 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,755 | +0.3% |
History
The settlements "Borie-Vieille" and "Les Cadagnes" have yielded prehistoric remains.
In the 11th century, the village was built on a hill controlling valleys with difficult access. Agonac was one of four fourtresses and protected the area from the Norman invasions.
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See also
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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