Bussière-Dunoise (French pronunciation: [bysjɛʁ dynwaz]; Occitan: Bussiera de Dun) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.
Geography
An area of forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated some 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Guéret, at the junction of the D14, D47 and the D22. Four small tributaries of the Creuse have their source within the commune.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1,306 | — |
| 1968 | 1,470 | +12.6% |
| 1975 | 1,329 | −9.6% |
| 1982 | 1,247 | −6.2% |
| 1990 | 1,139 | −8.7% |
| 1999 | 1,098 | −3.6% |
| 2008 | 1,105 | +0.6% |
Sights
- The church of St. Symphorien, dating from the twelfth century.
- A memorial in stone, to French aviator, Jules Védrines, whose wife was born here.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
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