Blauvac facts for kids
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The town hall of Blauvac
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 Blauvac
Location in France
Blauvac
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Carpentras | |
| Canton | Mormoiron | |
| Intercommunality | Terrasses du Ventoux | |
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20.8 km2 (8.0 sq mi) | |
| Population
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337 | |
| • Density | 16.20/km2 (41.96/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
84018 /84570
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| Elevation | 224–831 m (735–2,726 ft) (avg. 420 m or 1,380 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Blauvac is a small town, or 'commune,' located in the south of France. It's home to about 337 people, based on a count from 1999. You can find it in the beautiful Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, within the Vaucluse department.
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What is Blauvac?
Blauvac is a 'commune,' which is a French term for a town or local administrative area. It's like a small municipality with its own local government. This commune is part of the Vaucluse department.
Where is Blauvac Located?
Blauvac is nestled in the Vaucluse department, which is part of the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France. Its exact location can be described using coordinates: about 44 degrees North and 5 degrees East.
Geography and Size
The town sits at an average height of 420 meters (about 1,378 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 224 meters (735 feet), and the highest point reaches 831 meters (2,726 feet). Blauvac covers an area of about 20.8 square kilometers (about 8 square miles).
Who Lives in Blauvac?
According to a count from 1999, 337 people live in Blauvac. This makes it a small, close-knit community.
How is Blauvac Governed?
Like all communes in France, Blauvac has a local government. This government is led by a mayor.
The Mayor
From March 2008 to March 2014, the mayor of Blauvac was Max Raspail. The mayor is in charge of running the town's daily affairs and representing its people.
Local Grouping
Blauvac is also part of a group of communes called Terrasses du Ventoux. This group works together on common projects and services for the area.
