Castelmoron-d'Albret facts for kids
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Castelmoron-d'Albret
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Country | France | |
Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
Department | Gironde | |
Arrondissement | Langon | |
Canton | Le Réolais et Les Bastides | |
Area
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0.0354 km2 (0.0137 sq mi) | |
Population
(Jan. 2019)
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53 | |
• Density | 1,497/km2 (3,880/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
INSEE/Postal code |
33103 /33540
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Elevation | 37–61 m (121–200 ft) (avg. 80 m or 260 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. |
Castelmoron-d'Albret is a very small commune located in the southwest of France. It is found in the Gironde department, which is part of the region called Aquitaine. This tiny village is known for being one of the smallest communes in all of France.
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What is Castelmoron-d'Albret?
Castelmoron-d'Albret is a small village in France. It is officially recognized as a "commune." A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a small district.
Where is this tiny town?
This commune is in the Gironde department. The Gironde department is in the Aquitaine region. This area is in the southwest part of France. It is not far from the city of Bordeaux.
How small is Castelmoron-d'Albret?
Castelmoron-d'Albret is incredibly small. Its total area is only about 0.0354 square kilometers. That's about the size of a few football fields! In 2019, only 53 people lived there. This makes it one of the smallest communes in France by both land area and population.
Life in a Small French Commune
Even though Castelmoron-d'Albret is tiny, it still has its own mayor and local government. The mayor helps manage the village. They make decisions for the people who live there. Small communes like this are an important part of French culture. They keep local traditions alive.