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Fontannes

Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Fontannes (French pronunciation: [fɔ̃tan]; Occitan: Fontannes) is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.

01Geography

The Senouire forms part of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Allier, which forms its western border.

02Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 483,     
1975 538+1.55%
1982 665+3.07%
1990 774+1.92%
1999 873+1.35%
2007 1,119+3.15%
2012 1,065−0.98%
2017 952−2.22%
2023 875−1.40%
Source: INSEE
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