Amirat (; it, Ammirato) is a commune in the

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in southeastern

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Geography

This little village is made up of three quarters: *The Agots, with the church and the hostel. *Amirat village, where the mayor's office is located. *Maupoil, location of the 16th century Saint Jeannet's Chapel.

Politics

Amirat had the fourth highest percentage of people who voted for

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of all French communes during the second round of voting in 2002 - 59.26%.Résultats de l'élection présidentielle de 2002 : Amirat
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Population

The commune's inhabitants are known as ''Amiratois''.

Sights

Saint Jeannet's Chapel, a 16th-century chapel with lovely wooden gate in Maupoil.

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