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Bozas
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 Bozas
Location in France
Bozas
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Haut-Vivarais |
| Intercommunality | Hermitage-Tournonais-Herbasse-Pays de Saint Félicien |
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12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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252 |
| • Density | 20.16/km2 (52.21/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07039 /07410
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| Elevation | 277–808 m (909–2,651 ft) (avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bozas is a small town located in the southern part of France. It is part of the Ardèche area, which in France is called a département. Bozas is also known as a commune, which is like a local government area or a small municipality.
Bozas is nestled in a hilly region. Its highest point is about 808 meters (2,651 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is around 277 meters (909 feet). The town itself sits at an average elevation of 500 meters (1,640 feet).
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Where is Bozas Located?
Bozas is found in the Ardèche département. This area is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It's in the southeastern part of the country. The town is part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district in France.
Coordinates and Area
The exact location of Bozas can be found using its coordinates: 45.0558° N latitude and 4.6517° E longitude. The total area of the commune is about 12.5 square kilometers (4.8 square miles). This makes it a relatively small area.
How Many People Live in Bozas?
As of January 2019, the population of Bozas was 252 people. This number comes from official statistics collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) in France. The population count helps us understand how many residents live in the commune.
Who Manages Bozas?
Like many towns, Bozas has a local government. The head of this government is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Bozas was Aimé Deloche. The mayor helps manage the town's daily activities and represents its citizens.
Working Together: Intercommunality
Bozas is also part of a larger group of communes called "Hermitage-Tournonais-Herbasse-Pays de Saint Félicien." This is an example of intercommunality. It means that several communes work together on shared projects. These projects might include things like waste management or public transportation. Working together helps small towns share resources and get more done.
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The church in Bozas, France.
