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Bonnetan
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 Bonnetan
Location in France
Bonnetan
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Gironde | |
| Arrondissement | Bordeaux | |
| Canton | Créon | |
| Intercommunality | Coteaux Bordelais | |
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4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) | |
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815 | |
| • Density | 190.0/km2 (492.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33061 /33370
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| Elevation | 34–100 m (112–328 ft) (avg. 84 m or 276 ft) |
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Bonnetan is a small and charming commune located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department, which is found within the larger region of Aquitaine. Think of a commune as a local town or village, similar to a small municipality.
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Discovering Bonnetan
Where is Bonnetan?
Bonnetan is situated in the Gironde department. This area is famous for its beautiful landscapes and vineyards. The commune is also close to the city of Bordeaux, a major city in France.
Life in Bonnetan
Bonnetan is home to about 815 people, based on numbers from 2008. It covers an area of about 4.29 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small and peaceful place to live. The land in Bonnetan is mostly hilly, with elevations ranging from 34 meters to 100 meters above sea level. The highest point is 100 meters, which is about the height of a 30-story building.
Local Government in Bonnetan
Like all French communes, Bonnetan has a local government. The head of the commune is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Bonnetan was Alain Bargues. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. This includes things like local services and community projects.
Bonnetan is also part of a group of communes called Coteaux Bordelais. This is an intercommunality. It means several communes work together on bigger projects. They share resources and ideas to benefit everyone in the area.
Landmarks and Features
One important building in Bonnetan is the
Saint-Martin Church. Churches like this are often very old and have a lot of history. They are important landmarks in many French villages. The church in Bonnetan is a beautiful example of local architecture.
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