Mandeure

Mandeure

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Mandeure

Coordinates: 47°27′07″N 6°48′22″E / 47.4519°N 6.8061°E / 47.4519; 6.8061Coordinates: 47°27′07″N 6°48′22″E / 47.4519°N 6.8061°E / 47.4519; 6.8061
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Doubs
Arrondissement Montbéliard
Canton Valentigney
Intercommunality Pays de Montbéliard
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Joseph Tyrode
Area1 15.13 km2 (5.84 sq mi)
Population (2012)2 4,878
 • Density 320/km2 (840/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code 25367 / 25350
Elevation 324–581 m (1,063–1,906 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Mandeure is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

History

Mandeure was a Roman town called Epomanduodurum. It reached its apogee in the 2nd century. The Roman theater was one of the largest in Gaul, measuring 142 m with four levels of seats that could seat 12,000 to 15,000 spectators. Free guided tours are available by contacting the mayor's office.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19364,985—    
19545,120+2.7%
19625,186+1.3%
19685,550+7.0%
19756,596+18.8%
19826,105−7.4%
19905,402−11.5%
19995,142−4.8%
20084,998−2.8%
20124,878−2.4%

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