Malans, Doubs
Malans is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
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| Coordinates: 47°02′55″N 6°01′54″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Doubs |
| Arrondissement | Besançon |
| Canton | Ornans |
| Intercommunality | Canton of Amancey-Loue-Lison |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Jean-Pierre Guinchard |
| Area 1 | 10.49 km2 (4.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 173 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| 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. | |
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
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1962 | 106 | — |
| 1968 | 139 | +31.1% |
| 1975 | 107 | −23.0% |
| 1982 | 108 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 130 | +20.4% |
| 1999 | 145 | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 157 | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 163 | +3.8% |
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See also
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