Jegun (French pronunciation: [ʒeɡœ̃], Jégun; Occitan: Jigun) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.
Geography
The village lies 17 km (11 mi) from Auch.
History
The village was founded in the 11th century and fortified around 1180 by Bernard IV, count of Armagnac. It is a bastide, the original layout is still preserved today. In 1577, Henri de Navarre, also known as Henry IV, hid in one of the streets ("La Grande Rue", the central street of the village) to escape enemy troops commanded by Villars, the Governor of Guyenna.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1,086 | — |
| 1968 | 1,084 | −0.2% |
| 1975 | 971 | −10.4% |
| 1982 | 949 | −2.3% |
| 1990 | 976 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 968 | −0.8% |
| 2008 | 1,136 | +17.4% |
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.
External links
| Authority control databases: National |
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