Creuse

The department covers 5,565 square kilometers of rolling hills, valleys, and forests in central France, with Guéret serving as its administrative center point.

Created on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution, the department emerged from the former province of La Marche and experienced significant population decline throughout the 20th century point.

The department contains numerous medieval castles, rural stone architecture, and the town of Aubusson, internationally recognized for its centuries-old tapestry manufacturing tradition point.

The territory includes 256 municipalities divided into two districts, with transportation networks connecting major towns like Guéret, La Souterraine, and Aubusson point.

The department maintains one of the lowest population densities in France, with 22 inhabitants per square kilometer, preserving its natural landscapes and agricultural heritage point.

Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Guéret

Shares border with: Indre, Cher, Allier, Puy-de-Dôme, Corrèze, Haute-Vienne

Website: https://creuse.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.58333,2.05000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15