Barie, Gironde (commune in southwestern France)

Geography and administration

Set within the broader Aquitaine territory, Barie belongs administratively to Gironde. The department combines coastal plain, river valleys and agricultural land; Barie shares in that mixed landscape. Administrative and statistical overviews of the area are available through regional pages such as regional information and local department resources at Gironde.

History and development

Like many small communes in southwestern France, Barie's origins are likely medieval, shaped by rural agriculture and local parish life. Over centuries such villages adapted to changes in land use, transport and governance without large urban growth. For historical and cultural background see department introductions and regional histories at departmental sources or general overviews of southwestern France here.

Population, economy and local life

With a population recorded as 287 in 2007, Barie exemplifies a low-density rural community. Economic activity in the wider Gironde region includes agriculture, viticulture and small-scale services; small communes often rely on nearby towns for schools, shops and medical services. Population figures and official statistics can be consulted via demographic reports such as population data.

Notable facts and practical information

• Barie is one of many communes that illustrate France's long-standing municipal structure.
• Its setting in Gironde places it in a department well known for Bordeaux wines, river landscapes and regional cultural heritage.
• Visitors or researchers seeking administrative details should contact departmental authorities or regional offices linked above.