Castillon-de-Castets facts for kids
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Castillon-de-Castets
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Town hall
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 Castillon-de-Castets
Location in France
Castillon-de-Castets
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Langon |
| Canton | Le Réolais et Les Bastides |
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4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
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294 |
| • Density | 65.77/km2 (170.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33107 /33210
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| Elevation | 12–56 m (39–184 ft) (avg. 50 m or 160 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Castillon-de-Castets was once a separate commune, which is like a small town or local area. It is located in the region called Aquitaine. You can find it in the Gironde department, which is in the southwest part of France.
On January 1, 2017, Castillon-de-Castets joined with another commune to form a new, larger commune named Castets et Castillon. This means it is no longer a standalone commune.
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About Castillon-de-Castets
Castillon-de-Castets is a small place in France. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. The area is part of the larger Gironde department.
Where is Castillon-de-Castets located?
This former commune is in the southwest of France. It is part of the Aquitaine region. The nearest large city is Bordeaux.
What is a commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage local services for the people living there.
Why do communes merge?
Sometimes, small communes like Castillon-de-Castets merge with others. This can happen for several reasons. It might be to share resources better. It can also help them work together on bigger projects. Merging can make local government more efficient.
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The town hall of Castillon-de-Castets.
See also
- In Spanish: Castillon-de-Castets para niños
