Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud | |
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The church in Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
 Location of Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud | |
  Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud Location within France  Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud Location within Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Coordinates: 44°45′15″N 0°22′50″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Bordeaux |
| Canton | Créon |
| Intercommunality | Créonnais |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Maryvonne Lafon[1] |
Area 1 | 6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[2] | 394 |
| • Density | 64.2/km2 (166/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 33408 /33670 |
| Elevation | 22–99 m (72–325 ft) (avg. 86 m or 282 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
The town’s centerpiece is its Romanesque church, which dates back to at least the 12th century. The church was once a pilgrimage site dedicated to the Vierge Noire (Black Virgin) and features a unique entryway with two staircases, showcasing a statue of the Virgin attributed to the 13th century. Among its distinctive art pieces is a Renaissance-era high relief of God the Father, along with a mural from 1507 depicting Saint Urbain and other figures.
Beyond its religious sites, Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud also preserves a medieval motte, a raised earthwork that served as a fortification, reflecting the town's strategic historical importance during the Middle Ages.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 179 | — |
| 1975 | 168 | −0.90% |
| 1982 | 191 | +1.85% |
| 1990 | 205 | +0.89% |
| 1999 | 250 | +2.23% |
| 2007 | 282 | +1.52% |
| 2012 | 330 | +3.19% |
| 2017 | 391 | +3.45% |
| 2023 | 394 | +0.13% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
