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Pons is a commune in France, situated in the Charente-Maritime department within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It serves as the capital of the canton of Pons and is located in the arrondissement of Jonzac, as well as the arrondissement of Saintes. The town shares borders with Avy, Belluire, Biron, and Bougneau. Its official postal code is 17800.
The commune has an area of 27.63 square kilometers and an elevation of 63 meters above sea level. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 4,878 residents, including 2,013 males and 2,169 females, while another records a population of 5,111. The local government can be reached via the official website or by phone at +33-5-46-91-46-46.
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Place details
- Locality
- Pons
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Country
- France
- Population
- 5,111
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Key facts
- Country
- France
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Department
- Charente-Maritime
- Arrondissement
- Jonzac
- Canton
- Pons
- Mayor 2020 2026
- Jacky Botton
- Area
- 27.63 km (10.67 sq mi)
- Population 2023
- 4,343
- Density
- 157.2/km (407.1/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00 ( CET )
- Summer dst
- UTC+02:00 ( CEST )
- Insee postal code
- 17283 /17800
- Elevation
- 8–63 m (26–207 ft)
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Encyclopedic overview
Pons ( French pronunciation: [pɔ̃]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The city is known for its numerous national historic monuments dating from the 12th century onward. One of the most well known is the 33 m Keep of Pons, which is the official symbol of the city.
Geography
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