Coirac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coirac
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 Coirac
Location in France
Coirac
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Langon |
| Canton | Sauveterre-de-Guyenne |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Sauveterre-de-Guyenne |
| Area
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5.76 km2 (2.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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200 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33131 /33540
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| Elevation | 48–91 m (157–299 ft) (avg. 66 m or 217 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Coirac is a small commune in the southwest of France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is part of the Aquitaine region and the Gironde department.
What is Coirac?
Coirac is a quiet place in the French countryside. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere. It's a great example of a small French village.
Where is Coirac?
Coirac is located in the southwestern part of France. It's in a region called Aquitaine. This region is famous for its beautiful landscapes. It is also part of the Gironde department. The Gironde department is well-known for its vineyards and the city of Bordeaux.
The village sits at an elevation that ranges from 48 meters (about 157 feet) to 91 meters (about 298 feet) above sea level. The average elevation is 66 meters (about 216 feet).
People and Size
Coirac is a very small commune. In 2008, only about 200 people lived there. This makes it one of the smaller communities in France.
The total area of Coirac is about 5.76 square kilometers (about 2.22 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a few large parks put together.
Who Leads Coirac?
Like all communes in France, Coirac has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help manage the daily life of the village. For example, they look after local services and public spaces.
From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Coirac was Michel Catherineau. Mayors are elected by the people living in the commune. They serve a specific term, which is a set period of time.
Coirac is also part of a group of communes called "Pays de Sauveterre-de-Guyenne." This is an "intercommunality." It means several small communes work together. They share resources and services. This helps them manage things like waste collection or local development more efficiently.
See also
In Spanish: Coirac para niños
