Apinac
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Apinac (Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a village and commune in the Loire department in central France. Apinac is in the extreme southwest of the Loire department, Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of Saint-Étienne.
With a total area of 15.4 km2 and a total population of 397 inhabitants (in 2020), the population density is 25.9 inhabitants per km2.
The church, dated to the 19th century, is noted for its colorful stained glass windows. Vivaro-Alpine, is the local dialect, which is also spoken in Ardèche or the Southern Alps.
History
According to the mayor of Estivareilles, in 1839, the residents of four hamlets in the commune of Apinac voted to become part of Estivareilles rather than Apinac, their reasoning being that not only had they always buried their dead in Estivareilles rather than Apinac but "since time immemorial", they had been spiritually connected with Estivareilles rather than Apinac.[2] In 1881, it had a population of 1,120 people.[3] In 1982, Apinac had a population of 355,[4] with 406 reported in 2019.[5] The principal church dates to the 19th century and is noted for its vibrant stained glass windows. Catholic worship was sanctioned to be held at the Apinac church by the Catholic Church of France.
Geography
Apinac is located in the extreme south-west of the Loire department, Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of Saint-Étienne, Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of Usson-en-Forez, Script error: No such module "convert". south of Estivareilles, and Script error: No such module "convert". by road to the northwest of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte.[6] It belongs to the Canton of Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert.[7] The altitude of the commune varies between Script error: No such module "convert"., with Script error: No such module "convert".[3][4] cited in the centre of the main village. The hamlets of Jossy, Combreau, Fontry, and Le Breuil are near the village of Apinac.[6]
Climate
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Demographics
In 2020, Apinac had a population of 397 people, in 197 households. There were 343 houses, of which 197 were the main residence, 129 were second homes, and 18 were not occupied. 321 were houses and 19 were flats. Of 197 main residences, 157 were occupied by their owners, 31 were leased and occupied by tenants, and 9 were given gratuitously.[9]
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Economy
In 2007, the population of working age consisted of 222 people; 151 were active and 71 were inactive. Of the 151 active, 141 were occupied (81 men and 60 women) and 10 were unemployed. Of the 71 inactive, 34 were retired, 15 were students, and 22 were classified as "other inactive". In 2009, the median annual income tax was €16,310 per person.[10]
Of the 13 establishments that were in Apinac in 2007, there was one food company, six construction companies, three trade companies, one transport company, one real estate company, and one service company. As of 2009, it had three shops, including a bakery. In 2000, there were 25 farms in the commune of Apinac, occupying a total of Script error: No such module "convert"..[11]
Attractions
A heritage building dated to 1893 is near the village. The isolated house on the highland at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert". has been refurbished.[12]
Notable people
- Philippe Bransiet (1792-1874), Superior General of the Christian Brothers.
See also
References
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