Albon-d'Ardèche Facts for Kids

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Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Ardèche
Arrondissement	Privas
Canton	Saint-Pierreville
Intercommunality	Châtaigniers
Area ¹	9.11 km² (3.52 sq mi)
Population (1999)	165
• Density	18.11/km² (46.91/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	07006 /07190
Elevation	567–1,112 m (1,860–3,648 ft) (avg. 630 m or 2,070 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Albon-d'Ardèche is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the Ardèche department in the southern part of France. It's a quiet place nestled in the beautiful French countryside.

What is a Commune?
- The Role of a Mayor
Where is Albon-d'Ardèche?
- Geography and Nature
  - Rivers and Mountains
Population and Community
- Local Life
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What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village that has its own local council and a mayor. Albon-d'Ardèche is one of these communes.

The Role of a Mayor

The mayor is the head of the local government in a commune. They are elected by the people living there. For example, Mr. Filippi was the mayor of Albon-d'Ardèche from 2001 to 2008. The mayor helps manage the town, its services, and represents its people.

Where is Albon-d'Ardèche?

Albon-d'Ardèche is found in the Ardèche department. A department is like a county or a larger region within France. The Ardèche department is known for its stunning natural beauty, including mountains, rivers, and forests.

Geography and Nature

This commune is located in a hilly area, with an average height of about 630 meters (around 2,067 feet) above sea level. The land around Albon-d'Ardèche goes from a low point of 567 meters (1,860 feet) up to a high point of 1,112 meters (3,648 feet). This means there are some pretty tall hills and mountains nearby!

The total area of Albon-d'Ardèche is about 9.11 square kilometers (which is about 3.5 square miles). This makes it a relatively small area.

Rivers and Mountains

You can find natural features like the Glueyre river near the village. There are also interesting geological spots like the Serre de Champ Maux, which has a summit, and the Graveyre, which is an ancient volcano. These features make the landscape very interesting to explore.

Population and Community

According to the 1999 census, Albon-d'Ardèche had a population of 165 people. This makes it a very small and close-knit community. In small towns like this, people often know each other well, and there's a strong sense of local identity.

Local Life

Life in Albon-d'Ardèche likely revolves around its small community. You can see signs of its history and daily life in the images, like the old houses, the municipal cemetery, and even an old grinding mill. There's also a temple in the village, suggesting a rich local history.