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Cheminas
Cheminas is located in France
Cheminas
Cheminas
Location in France
Cheminas is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Cheminas
Cheminas
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Tournon-sur-Rhône
Intercommunality Tournon
Area
1
9.39 km2 (3.63 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
226
 • Density 24.07/km2 (62.34/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07063 /07300
Elevation 352–563 m (1,155–1,847 ft)
(avg. 460 m or 1,510 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Cheminas is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the Ardèche département in the southern part of France. It's a quiet place where people live in a close-knit community.

Discovering Cheminas

Cheminas is a charming French commune. It is found in the Ardèche department. This area is in the south of France.

Where is Cheminas?

Cheminas is part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône area. This is both an arrondissement and a canton. Think of these as different ways to divide up a region. It helps with local government and services.

How Big is Cheminas?

The village covers an area of about 9.39 square kilometers. That's roughly 3.6 square miles. It's a small but lovely place.

How Many People Live There?

In 1999, the population of Cheminas was 226 people. This means it's a very small community. Everyone likely knows each other!

What is the Elevation?

Cheminas is located in a hilly area. The village sits at an elevation of about 460 meters (1,509 feet). The lowest point in the commune is 352 meters (1,155 feet). The highest point reaches 563 meters (1,847 feet). This means it has some nice views!

Who Leads Cheminas?

Every commune in France has a mayor. The mayor helps run the village. They make decisions for the community.

The Mayor of Cheminas

From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Cheminas was Claude Rulliere. The mayor works to improve life for everyone in the village. They handle things like local services and community projects.

Working Together

Cheminas is also part of an "intercommunality" called Tournon. This means Cheminas works with nearby communes. They team up on projects that benefit everyone. This could be things like waste collection or public transport.

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