Poitou-Charentes
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Poitou-Charentes was a former administrative region located on the southwest coast of France, encompassing the departments of Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres, and Vienne. Poitiers served as the regional capital, with La Rochelle being another significant urban center. The region was dissolved in 2016, becoming part of the larger Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Statistics
Area
25,809.00 km²
Population
1,789,779