Saint-Astier (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃.t‿astje]; Limousin: Sench Astier) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It takes its name from a sixth-century saint. Saint-Astier station has rail connections to Bordeaux, Périgueux, Brive-la-Gaillarde and Limoges.
Saint-Astier | |
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Commune | |
Fortified church | |
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Coordinates: 45°08′47″N 0°31′45″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
Department | Dordogne |
Arrondissement | Périgueux |
Canton | Saint-Astier |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Élisabeth Marty |
Area 1 | 34.25 km2 (13.22 sq mi) |
Population | 5,352 |
• Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 24372 /24110 |
Elevation | 58–222 m (190–728 ft) (avg. 108 m or 354 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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Source: EHESS[2] and INSEE (1968-2017)[3] |
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