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Alban
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Coat of arms of Alban
Coat of arms
Alban is located in France
Alban
Alban
Location in France
Alban is located in Occitanie
Alban
Alban
Location in Occitanie
Country France
Region Occitanie
Department Tarn
Arrondissement Albi
Canton Le Haut Dadou
Intercommunality Monts d'Alban et du Villefranchois
Area
1
9.82 km2 (3.79 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
928
 • Density 94.50/km2 (244.76/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
81003 /81250
Elevation 357–644 m (1,171–2,113 ft)
(avg. 615 m or 2,018 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Alban is a small town, also called a commune, located in southern France. It is part of the Tarn department. Alban is known for its quiet, rural setting.

About Alban

Alban is a charming commune in the Occitanie region of France. It is situated in the Tarn department. A commune is the smallest local government area in France. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local council.

Location and Geography

Alban is found in the southern part of France. It is nestled in a hilly area. The commune's elevation ranges from about 357 to 644 meters above sea level. This means it has some lovely views. The average elevation is around 615 meters.

Population and Size

As of January 2019, Alban had a population of 928 people. This makes it a small community. The total area of the commune is 9.82 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small city park.

Local Government

Like all French communes, Alban has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2014 to 2020, Jean-Louis Fournier served as the mayor. The mayor and the local council manage daily life in Alban. They handle things like local services and town planning.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Alban (Tarn) para niños

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