Mandeure
Mandeure is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
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 A general view of Mandeure | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Mandeure 
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| Coordinates: 47°27′07″N 6°48′22″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Doubs |
| Arrondissement | Montbéliard |
| Canton | Valentigney |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Montbéliard |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Joseph Tyrode |
| Area 1 | 15.13 km2 (5.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 4,819 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| 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. | |
History
Roman theater of Mandeure
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 | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1936 | 4,985 | — |
| 1954 | 5,120 | +2.7% |
| 1962 | 5,186 | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 5,550 | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 6,596 | +18.8% |
| 1982 | 6,105 | −7.4% |
| 1990 | 5,402 | −11.5% |
| 1999 | 5,142 | −4.8% |
| 2008 | 4,998 | −2.8% |
| 2012 | 4,878 | −2.4% |
See also
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mandeure. |
- Mandeure on the intercommunal Web site of the department (in French)
- Official Web site (in French)
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