Houx
A community guide to Houx in Centre-Val de Loire, la France.
- Population
- 671 residents
- Region
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 48.5666, 1.6183
History
The history of Houx is bound up with the broader story of Centre-Val de Loire. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Houx has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Economy and services
The economy of Houx reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Centre-Val de Loire. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Centre-Val de Loire and la France. Businesses based in Houx draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Houx is a populated place in Centre-Val de Loire, la France. The community supports 671 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Centre-Val de Loire. Its position within the broader regional network gives Houx a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Houx sits at approximate coordinates 48.5666 latitude and 1.6183 longitude within Centre-Val de Loire. The terrain and natural features around Houx reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Centre-Val de Loire road network providing the principal routes in and out.