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Bobital

Bowidel
The town hall of Bobital
The town hall of Bobital
Coat of arms of Bobital
Coat of arms
Bobital is located in France
Bobital
Bobital
Location in France
Bobital is located in Brittany
Bobital
Bobital
Location in Brittany
Country France
Region Brittany
Department Côtes-d'Armor
Arrondissement Dinan
Canton Lanvallay
Intercommunality Dinan
Area
1
4.99 km2 (1.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
997
 • Density 199.80/km2 (517.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
22008 /22100
Elevation 54–111 m (177–364 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bobital (Breton: Bowidel, Gallo: Bobitau) is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the region of Bretagne and is part of the Côtes-d'Armor department.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is like a local government area or a small town. It's the smallest way that France is divided up for local administration. Each commune has its own mayor and a town council. They help manage things like local schools, roads, and services for the people who live there.

Bobital is one of many communes in France. It has a population of around 997 people, based on numbers from 2008.

Where is Bobital?

Bobital is located in the Côtes-d'Armor department. This department is in the Bretagne region, which is known for its beautiful coastline and rich history. The town is situated near the city of Dinan.

The land in Bobital is not very high. Its lowest point is 54 meters (about 177 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 111 meters (about 364 feet) above sea level. The total area of Bobital is about 4.99 square kilometers (about 1.93 square miles).

Local Government

The mayor of Bobital is Jacky Heuze. The mayor and the town council are chosen by the people who live in the commune. They work to make decisions that are best for their community.

Bobital is part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group helps different towns work together on bigger projects.

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