Saussignac
Saussignac is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
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| Coordinates: 44°48′02″N 0°19′33″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Arrondissement | Bergerac |
| Canton | Sud-Bergeracois |
| Intercommunality | Coteaux de Sigoulès |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Daniel Rabat |
| Area 1 | 20.34 km2 (7.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 428 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 24523 /24240 |
| Elevation | 30–151 m (98–495 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
It is in the heart of Bergerac wine country and produces sweet white wines. Its village centre has a Poste and Mairie.
The village is surrounded by several smaller communes each of which produce their own wines.
Several vineyards offer accommodation and the Chateau des Vigiers golf course has accommodation and two restaurants.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 451 | — |
| 1968 | 476 | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 432 | −9.2% |
| 1982 | 399 | −7.6% |
| 1990 | 378 | −5.3% |
| 1999 | 411 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 409 | −0.5% |
See also
- Saussignac AOC
- Communes of the Dordogne département
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