Caplong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caplong
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 Caplong
Location in France
Caplong
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Libourne |
| Canton | Le Réolais et Les Bastides |
| Intercommunality | Pays Foyen |
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9.27 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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217 |
| • Density | 23.41/km2 (60.63/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33094 /33220
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| Elevation | 43–118 m (141–387 ft) (avg. 76 m or 249 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Caplong is a small town, also known as a "commune," located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department, which is in the Aquitaine region. This charming area is known for its beautiful countryside and rich history.
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Discovering Caplong
Caplong is a quiet place where about 217 people live, according to numbers from January 2019. It covers an area of about 9.27 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles).
Where is Caplong?
Caplong is found in the Libourne arrondissement. An arrondissement is like a smaller administrative area within a department. It is also part of the Le Réolais et Les Bastides canton, which is another way to divide up the land for local government.
How High is Caplong?
The land in Caplong varies in height. The lowest point is about 43 meters (141 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches about 118 meters (387 feet). The average height of the commune is around 76 meters (249 feet).
Local Government in Caplong
Like all communes in France, Caplong has its own local government. This helps manage the town and its services.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Caplong is Jacques Verite. He was elected to serve the town from 2008 to 2014. The mayor is like the head of the town's government. They help make decisions for the community.
Working Together: Intercommunality
Caplong is part of a group of communes called Pays Foyen. This is an "intercommunality," which means several towns work together on shared projects. They might share services like waste collection or public transport.
