Ajoux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ajoux
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 Ajoux
Location in France
Ajoux
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Privas |
| Canton | Privas |
| Intercommunality | Roche de Gourdon |
| Area
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12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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89 |
| • Density | 7.30/km2 (18.89/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07004 /07000
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| Elevation | 393–1,068 m (1,289–3,504 ft) (avg. 750 m or 2,460 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ajoux is a small town and a special type of local area called a commune in the Ardèche département. This is like a county or administrative area in France. Ajoux is located in the southern part of France.
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Discovering Ajoux
Ajoux is a quiet and peaceful place. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings in the Ardèche region. The area around Ajoux is perfect for exploring nature and enjoying the outdoors.
Where is Ajoux?
Ajoux is found in the Ardèche département, which is in the south of France. It's part of the Privas area. The village is nestled among hills, with its highest point reaching about 1,068 meters (around 3,500 feet) and its lowest at 393 meters (about 1,290 feet).
Life in Ajoux
Even though Ajoux is a small commune, it has its own local government. The mayor, Georges Verdier, was in charge from 2001 to 2008, helping to manage the town. In 1999, about 89 people lived in Ajoux. The commune covers an area of 12.2 square kilometers (about 4.7 square miles).
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest type of administrative area. Think of it like a local town or village with its own council and mayor. These communes are grouped together into larger areas called départements.
Images for kids
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The Town Hall
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Ajoux War Memorial
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The entry to Ajoux
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Ajoux Church
See also
In Spanish: Ajoux para niños
