Saint-Cyr-du-Gault (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ siʁ dy ɡo]) is a commune in the Loir‑et‑Cher department of the Centre‑Val de Loire region in central France.
Geography
The commune lies at coordinates 47°37′18″ N 1°01′50″ E, with an elevation ranging from 108 m to 149 m above sea level (average ≈ 120 m). It covers a land area of 26.06 km² (10.06 sq mi) according to the French Land Register, which excludes bodies of water larger than 1 km².
Administration
Saint‑Cyr‑du‑Gault is part of the arrondissement of Blois and the canton of Veuzain‑sur‑Loire. It belongs to the intercommunal structure Communauté d’agglomération Blois Agglopolys. The commune’s INSEE code is 41205 and its postal code is 41190. The current mayor, serving the 2020–2026 term, is Michel Fesneau.
Demographics
The population has been gradually declining over recent decades. Historical figures recorded by INSEE are:
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 314 |
| 1975 | 275 |
| 1982 | 247 |
| 1990 | 208 |
| 1999 | 195 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2012 | 176 |
| 2017 | 174 |
| 2023 | 173 |
With a 2023 population of 173, the commune has a low density of approximately 6.6 inhabitants per km² (17.2 inhabitants per sq mi).
Economy and Land Use
The area is primarily rural, with land use dominated by agriculture and forested zones typical of the Loir‑et‑Cher countryside. Detailed economic statistics are not provided in the available sources.
See also
- Communes of the Loir‑et‑Cher department
All information is derived from the French Wikipedia entry for Saint‑Cyr‑du‑Gault and associated INSEE demographic data.