Châtellerault

Also known as Chastelairaud, Châteulrô, Chateleràud

Châtellerault (; Poitevin-Saintongeais: Châteulrô/Chateleràud; ) is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in France. It is located in the northeast of the former province Poitou, and the residents are called Châtelleraudais.

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Châtellerault is a commune in France, situated in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It serves as the capital of the arrondissement of Châtellerault and the cantons of Châtellerault-Nord, Châtellerault-Ouest, and Châtellerault-Sud. The town is located next to the Vienne river and shares borders with Antran, Availles-en-Châtellerault, Cenon-sur-Vienne, and Ingrandes. Its head of government is Jean-Pierre Abelin.

The area of Châtellerault is 51.93 square kilometers. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 32,887 residents (14,922 male and 16,918 female) and another citing 37,210. The elevation is recorded as 134 meters in one dataset, while other sources list it as 59 or 60 meters. The town has twinned relationships with Velbert, Kaya, Corby, and Kent County.

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Place details

Locality: Châtellerault
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country: France
Population: 37,210
Timezone: Europe/Paris

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Key facts

French commune.name: Châtellerault
French commune.commune status: Subprefecture and commune
French commune.image: Vuesud1.jpg
French commune.caption: An aerial view of the centre of Châtellerault
French commune.arrondissement: Châtellerault
French commune.canton: Châtellerault-1, 2 and 3
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason ville fr Châtellerault (Vienne).svg
French commune.INSEE: 86066
French commune.postal code: 86100
French commune.mayor: Anne-FLorence Bourat
French commune.term: 2026–2033
French commune.intercommunality: CA Grand Châtellerault
French commune.elevation m: 60
French commune.elevation min m: 42
French commune.elevation max m: 134
French commune.area km2: 51.96

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Encyclopedic overview

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Geography
History
Population
Economy
Personalities
Births
Notable residents
Twin towns – sister cities
See also
References
External links

==Geography== Châtellerault lies on the river Vienne, a few km downstream from its confluence with the Clain in Cenon-sur-Vienne.

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