Bidon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bidon
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A general view of Bidon
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 Bidon
Location in France
Bidon
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Privas |
| Canton | Bourg-Saint-Andéol |
| Intercommunality | Rhône aux gorges de l'Ardèche |
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28.93 km2 (11.17 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07034 /07700
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| Elevation | 48–402 m (157–1,319 ft) (avg. 285 m or 935 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bidon is a small and interesting town, also known as a commune, located in the beautiful Ardèche area in southern France. It's a place where people live and work, just like a town or village you might know.
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Discovering Bidon
Bidon is a special place in the Ardèche département. A département is like a county or a region in other countries. Bidon is found in the southern part of France, known for its sunny weather and lovely landscapes.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest local government area. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who is in charge of running things. The mayor helps make decisions for the people living there.
Where is Bidon Located?
Bidon is part of the Ardèche département. This area is famous for its natural beauty, including the Gorges de l'Ardèche, which are deep river canyons. Bidon is in the Privas arrondissement and the Bourg-Saint-Andéol canton. These are just ways to divide up the region for easier management.
Life in Bidon
Bidon is a quiet place with a small population. As of January 2018, the number of people living there was recorded. The mayor, André Vermorel, served the community from 2008 to 2014. Mayors are elected to help manage local services and represent the people.
Exploring Bidon's Geography
Bidon covers an area of about 28.93 square kilometers. That's roughly 11 square miles. The town is located at an average height of 285 meters above sea level. This means it's quite elevated compared to the coast. The lowest point in Bidon is 48 meters, and the highest point reaches 402 meters. This difference in height suggests that Bidon has varied terrain, perhaps with hills or valleys.
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