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Loiret

Loiret (; ) is a department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of north-central France. It takes its name from the river Loiret, which is contained wholly within the department. In 2023, Loiret had a population of 691,268.

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Loiret is a department (administrative division) located in north-central France within the Centre-Val de Loire region, named after the Loiret River that flows entirely within its borders. With a population of 691,268 as of 2023, it represents a significant population center in that part of France.

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Settlement.name: Loiret
Settlement.native_name_lang: fr
Settlement.type: Department of France
Settlement.image_skyline: Hôtel Préfecture Loiret - Orléans (FR45) - 2022-07-16 - 2.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Prefecture building in Orléans
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of the Department of Loiret.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Blason département fr Loiret.svg
Settlement.image_map: Loiret-Position.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Loiret in France
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: France
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Centre-Val de Loire
Settlement.seat_type: Prefecture
Settlement.seat: Orléans
Settlement.parts_type: Subprefectures
Settlement.parts_style: para
Settlement.p1: MontargisPithiviers

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History
Geography
Demography
Principal towns
Economy
Politics
Current National Assembly Representatives
Transport
Tourism
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Its prefecture is Orléans, which is about southwest of Paris. As well as being the regional prefecture, it is a historic city on the banks of the Loire. It has a large central area with many historic buildings and mansions. Orléans Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century, was rebuilt after Protestant forces destroyed it in 1568. Loiret has two subprefectures, in Montargis and Pithiviers. It is famous for its several châteaux.

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