Alboussière Facts for Kids

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Alboussière

Coat of arms

Alboussière

Location in France

Alboussière

Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Country

Saint-Péray

Pays de Crussol

Area

18.39 km² (7.10 sq mi)

Population

(1999)

756

• Density

41.11/km² (106.47/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

07007 /07440

Elevation

234–774 m (768–2,539 ft)
(avg. 548 m or 1,798 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Alboussière is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southern part of France. It's found in the Ardèche département, which is like a county or province in other countries. About 760 people live there. It's not far from a bigger city called Valence-sur-Rhône, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) away.

Understanding French Towns
- Who Leads Alboussière?
Alboussière's Location and Nature
Things to See in Alboussière
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Understanding French Towns

In France, a "commune" is the smallest area of local government. It's like a town or a village. The "département" is a larger area, similar to a county or a state. Alboussière is one of many communes in the Ardèche département.

Who Leads Alboussière?

Like many towns, Alboussière has a mayor who helps run things. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Alboussière was Jacques Dubay. The mayor is in charge of local services and making decisions for the town.

Alboussière's Location and Nature

Alboussière is located in a hilly area. The town itself sits at an elevation of about 548 meters (1,798 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 234 meters (768 feet), and the highest point reaches 774 meters (2,539 feet). The total area of Alboussière is about 18.39 square kilometers (7.1 square miles). This means it has a mix of landscapes, from lower valleys to higher hills.

Things to See in Alboussière

Alboussière has some interesting places to visit. You can see old buildings and natural spots.

The Chateau Crozet

One notable building is the Chateau Crozet. A "chateau" is a French castle or large country house. It's a historic building that shows the area's past.

The Village Church

The town also has a modern village church. Churches are often important landmarks in French towns. They are places for worship and community gatherings.

The Artificial Lake

Alboussière is home to an artificial lake. This type of lake is made by people, often for recreation or to manage water. It can be a nice spot for outdoor activities.