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Country	France
Region	Occitanie
Department	Aveyron
Arrondissement	Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Canton	Villeneuve
Intercommunality	Villeneuvois, Diège et Lot
Area ¹	11.24 km² (4.34 sq mi)
Population (1999)	191
• Density	16.99/km² (44.01/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	12007 /12260
Elevation	141–344 m (463–1,129 ft) (avg. 163 m or 535 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ambeyrac is a small and peaceful village, also known as a commune, located in the southern part of France. It is part of the Aveyron department, which is like a county or region within France. This charming village offers a glimpse into traditional French rural life.

Where is Ambeyrac?
- Location Details
Life in Ambeyrac
- Local Government
What to See in Ambeyrac
- Village Landmarks
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Where is Ambeyrac?

Ambeyrac is situated in the Occitanie region of southern France. It's found in the western part of the Aveyron department. The village is nestled in a beautiful landscape, with its lowest point at 141 meters (about 462 feet) above sea level and its highest point reaching 344 meters (about 1,128 feet).

Location Details

Department: Ambeyrac is part of the Aveyron department. This department is known for its stunning natural beauty, including plateaus, valleys, and rivers.
Arrondissement: It belongs to the Villefranche-de-Rouergue arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France, usually larger than a canton.
Canton: The village is also part of the Villeneuve canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area, often grouping several communes together.

Life in Ambeyrac

Ambeyrac is a very small commune with a population of 191 people, based on a 1999 count. It covers an area of about 11.24 square kilometers (around 4.34 square miles). Life here is quiet and connected to nature.

Local Government

Like all French communes, Ambeyrac has its own local government.

Mayor: The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, Roland Theron served as the mayor of Ambeyrac. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the village.
Intercommunality: Ambeyrac is part of a group of communes called "Villeneuvois, Diège et Lot." This group works together on shared services and projects, like managing water or waste, which helps small villages share resources.

What to See in Ambeyrac

Even though it's a small village, Ambeyrac has some interesting places to see. These include its town hall, the local church, and a war memorial.

Village Landmarks

Town Hall: The Mairie, or Town Hall, is where the local government operates. It's an important building in any French commune.
Church: The village church is a central part of the community. Churches in France often have beautiful architecture and historical features, like stained glass windows.
War Memorial: Many French villages have a war memorial. These monuments honor the people from the village who served and died in wars, reminding everyone of their sacrifices.