Morthomiers

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Morthomiers
Coat of arms of Morthomiers
Coat of arms
Morthomiers is located in France
Morthomiers
Morthomiers
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Location within Centre region
Morthomiers is located in Centre-Val de Loire
Morthomiers
Morthomiers
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Country France
Region Centre-Val de Loire
Department Cher
Arrondissement Bourges
Canton Chârost
Intercommunality Bourges Plus
Government
 • Mayor (2001–2008) Daniel Gravelet
Area1 14.54 km2 (5.61 sq mi)
Population (2008)2 676
 • Density 46/km2 (120/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 18157 / 18570
Elevation 124–157 m (407–515 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Morthomiers is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.

Geography

An area of forestry and farming comprising the village and a hamlet situated some 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Vierzon at the junction of the D16 and the D135 roads. The commune lies on the pilgrimage route known as Saint James's Way.

Population

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 193 —    
1968 204 +5.7%
1975 218 +6.9%
1982 409 +87.6%
1990 590 +44.3%
1999 589 −0.2%
2008 676 +14.8%

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