Brieux (French pronunciation: [bʁijø] ⓘ) is a commune in the Orne department in northwestern France. The town gave its name to the ancestors of Robert the Bruce, Bruce being the Anglicisation of "Brieux".[3]
Geography
The commune has the Filaine river running through it.[5] The Feuillet woods are in this commune.[6]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 136 | — |
| 1975 | 111 | −2.86% |
| 1982 | 76 | −5.27% |
| 1990 | 74 | −0.33% |
| 1999 | 93 | +2.57% |
| 2009 | 92 | −0.11% |
| 2014 | 79 | −3.00% |
| 2020 | 92 | +2.57% |
| Source: INSEE[7] | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Ernest Weekley. "The Romance of Names".
- ^ "Brieux · 61160, France". Brieux · 61160, France.
- ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Filaine (I1160600)".
- ^ "Lieu-dit LE BOIS DE FEUILLET Brieux".
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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