Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, Commune in Vallespir, Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts is a small commune located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France, positioned at an elevation of approximately 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level with a population of around two thousand two hundred residents.
The commune has experienced steady population growth since nineteen sixty-eight, evolving from a small rural settlement of seven hundred forty-three residents to a growing community that reflects decades of improved connectivity and regional development initiatives.
The town maintains its Catalan heritage through traditional festivals such as the annual celebration of Saint John, featuring regional music, dance, and local gastronomy that preserve centuries-old customs among residents and visitors.
The commune operates under postal code sixty-six thousand four hundred ninety, with municipal services provided at Square Guy-Malé, and residents can access weekly markets, schools, and community centers throughout the town.
The name Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts combines a religious reference to Saint John with a historical term for a flat area traditionally used for communal gatherings and festivals passed down through generations.
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