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.
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.
Demographics
The inhabitants of the department are called Indriens.
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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