Indre
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| Indre | |
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| Missing image Indre_coa.png Coat of Arms of Indre Coat of Arms of Indre | |
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| Number | 36 |
| Region | Centre |
| Prefecture | Châteauroux |
| Subprefectures | Le Blanc La Châtre Issoudun |
| Population | Ranked 81st
34 /km² |
| Area | 6,791 km² |
| Arrondissements | 4 |
| Cantons | 26 |
| Communes | 247 |
| President of the general council | Louis Pinton |
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Indre is a département in the center of France named after the Indre River.
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History
Indre was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Berry.
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Geography
Indre is part of the current region of Centre (Val de Loire) and is surrounded by the departments of Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Cher, Creuse, and Vienne.
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Demographics
The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.
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External links
- Prefecture website (http://www.indre.pref.gouv.fr/) (in French)
- Conseil Général website (http://www.cg36.fr/) (in French)
- http://www.indrenature.net/
Indre is also the name of a commune in the département of Loire-Atlantique, France.
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