Pons (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃][2][3][4]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The city is known for its numerous national historic monuments dating from the 12th century on wards.[5] One of the most well known is the 33 meter high Keep of Pons the which is the official symbol of the city.
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The Castle | |
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Coordinates: 45°34′52″N 0°32′49″W | |
Country | France |
Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
Department | Charente-Maritime |
Arrondissement | Jonzac |
Canton | Pons |
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• Mayor (2020–2026) | Jacky Botton |
Area 1 | 27.63 km2 (10.67 sq mi) |
Population | 4,203 |
• Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 17283 /17800 |
Elevation | 8–63 m (26–207 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
The Seugne flows north through the middle of the commune and crosses the town.
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