Pons (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃][3][4][5]) 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.[6] One of the most well known is the 33 m Keep of Pons, which is the official symbol of the city.
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Coordinates: 45°34′52″N 0°32′49″W / 45.5811°N 0.5469°W | |
Country | France |
Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
Department | Charente-Maritime |
Arrondissement | Jonzac |
Canton | Pons |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Jacky Botton[1] |
Area 1 | 27.63 km2 (10.67 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 4,273 |
• Density | 150/km2 (400/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) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
The Seugne flows north through the middle of the city and crosses it..
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Source: EHESS[7] and INSEE (1968-2017)[8] |
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