Saint-Romain-sous-Gourdon (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʁɔmɛ̃ su ɡuʁdɔ̃], literally Saint-Romain under Gourdon) is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
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| Coordinates: 46°37′22″N 4°24′16″E / 46.6228°N 4.4044°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Saône-et-Loire |
| Arrondissement | Autun |
| Canton | Charolles |
| Intercommunality | CU Creusot Montceau |
| Area 1 | 18.78 km2 (7.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 486 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (67/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 71477 /71230 |
| Elevation | 301–467 m (988–1,532 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 45 km south west of Chalon-sur-Saône, 25 km due south of Le Creusot and 6 km south east of Montceau-les-Mines.
The commune is situated in a region with a diverse heritage, characterized by rolling hills and agricultural fields, which contribute to its scenic appeal. The local architecture and historic buildings reflect the traditional style of the region, adding to the village's quaint character.
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edit- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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