Ustou (French pronunciation: [ystu]; Occitan: Uston) is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.
The commune of Ustou comprises several villages: Saint-Lizier, Le Trein, Sérac; and numerous hamlets, including: Escots, Bieille, Rouze.
Population
Inhabitants of Ustou are called Ustouens in French.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 502 | — |
| 1975 | 428 | −2.25% |
| 1982 | 520 | +2.82% |
| 1990 | 351 | −4.79% |
| 1999 | 299 | −1.77% |
| 2007 | 351 | +2.02% |
| 2012 | 324 | −1.59% |
| 2017 | 301 | −1.46% |
| 2023 | 281 | −1.14% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
Sights
- The Château de Mirabat, a Middle Ages castle, known to be in ruins in the 14th century, is in the communes of Seix, Oust and Ustou.
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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