Mandeure (French pronunciation: [mɑ̃dœʁ]) is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

Mandeure
A general view of Mandeure
A general view of Mandeure
Coat of arms of Mandeure
Location of Mandeure
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Mandeure is located in France
Mandeure
Mandeure
Mandeure is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Mandeure
Mandeure
Coordinates: 47°27′07″N 6°48′22″E / 47.4519°N 6.8061°E / 47.4519; 6.8061
CountryFrance
RegionBourgogne-Franche-Comté
DepartmentDoubs
ArrondissementMontbéliard
CantonValentigney
IntercommunalityPays de Montbéliard Agglomération
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Jean-Pierre Hocquet[1]
Area
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15.13 km2 (5.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
4,731
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
25367 /25350
Elevation324–581 m (1,063–1,906 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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Roman theater of Mandeure

Mandeure was a Roman town called Epamanduodurum. It reached its apogee in the 2nd century. The Roman theater was one of the largest in Gaul, measuring 142 m with four levels of seats that could seat 12,000 to 15,000 spectators. Free guided tours are available by contacting the mayor's office.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 5,550—    
1975 6,596+2.50%
1982 6,105−1.10%
1990 5,402−1.52%
1999 5,142−0.55%
2007 5,022−0.29%
2012 4,878−0.58%
2017 4,819−0.24%
Source: INSEE[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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