Sous‑Parsat is a commune of the Creuse department in the Nouvelle‑Aquitaine region of central France. It is administratively part of the arrondissement of Guéret and the canton of Saint‑Vaury. The municipality is a member of the intercommunal structure known as the Communauté de communes Creuse Sud Ouest.
Geographically, Sous‑Parsat lies in a predominantly rural area characterized by agricultural land and low‑lying hills. The commune has an elevation ranging from approximately 350 to 450 metres above sea level and covers an area of roughly 6 km².
According to the most recent census data available from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), detailed population figures for Sous‑Parsat are not provided in this entry; however, the commune is typical of many small settlements in the Creuse department, with a population generally numbering in the low hundreds.
The name “Sous‑Parsat” is French, with “sous” meaning “under” or “below.” The second element, “Parsat,” is believed to be derived from a historic local toponym, possibly linked to an older settlement or landowner’s name. The combined form suggests a location situated beneath or downstream of the original “Parsat” area.
References
- French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) – data on French communes.
- Official website of the Creuse department.
- Regional cartographic and administrative records of Nouvelle‑Aquitaine.
