Sautron (French pronunciation: [sotʁɔ̃] ⓘ; Breton: Saotron) is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique département in western France.
Geography
Sautron is located 10 km north west of Nantes, close to the Nantes-Vannes expressway.
Surrounding communes are Vigneux-de-Bretagne, Orvault, Saint-Herblain and Couëron.
According to the classification established by INSEE, Sautron is a commune urbaine (urban commune), one of 22 communes in the suburban area of Nantes.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,333 | — |
| 1975 | 2,849 | +11.46% |
| 1982 | 4,692 | +7.39% |
| 1990 | 6,026 | +3.18% |
| 1999 | 6,824 | +1.39% |
| 2007 | 6,806 | −0.03% |
| 2012 | 6,989 | +0.53% |
| 2017 | 8,192 | +3.23% |
| 2023 | 8,555 | +0.73% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
Sites and monuments
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The church -
The Château des Croix -
Chapelle de Bongarant
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires”. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
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