Azay-sur-Cher, Administrative commune in Indre-et-Loire department, Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
Azay-sur-Cher covers 22.85 square kilometers along the Cher River with elevations ranging from 48 to 103 meters above sea level, supporting approximately 3,127 residents in a rural setting near Tours.
The commune has maintained population records since 1793 when it counted 1,314 inhabitants, experiencing demographic fluctuations over centuries before reaching modern growth with over 3,000 residents by 2017.
Residents are known as Azayens and Azayennes, and the commune maintains a twinning relationship with Bedale in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, fostering international cultural exchanges and cooperation.
The municipal office operates at 17 Grande rue under Mayor Janick Alary's administration through 2026, providing civil services within postal code 37270 and canton of Bléré jurisdiction.
The commune's coordinates at 47.35°N and 0.85°E place it precisely in the Loire Valley's geographical center, offering strategic access to regional transportation networks and major cities.
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