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Colombier-le-Cardinal
Château des Célestins
Château des Célestins
Colombier-le-Cardinal is located in France
Colombier-le-Cardinal
Colombier-le-Cardinal
Location in France
Colombier-le-Cardinal is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Colombier-le-Cardinal
Colombier-le-Cardinal
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Sarras
Intercommunality Vivarhône
Area
1
2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
263
 • Density 105.2/km2 (272/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07067 /07430
Elevation 311–392 m (1,020–1,286 ft)
(avg. 350 m or 1,150 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Colombier-le-Cardinal is a small and charming commune located in the Ardèche département in southern France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. The Ardèche département is a region known for its beautiful natural landscapes.

Discovering Colombier-le-Cardinal

Colombier-le-Cardinal is a quiet place in the Ardèche region of France. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere and pretty surroundings. This commune is part of a larger area called the Tournon-sur-Rhône arrondissement.

Where is Colombier-le-Cardinal Located?

This commune is in the southern part of France. It sits in the Ardèche département, which is a popular area for nature lovers. The coordinates for Colombier-le-Cardinal are about 45.2678 degrees North and 4.7433 degrees East. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.

How Many People Live Here?

Colombier-le-Cardinal is a very small community. In 2008, about 263 people lived there. This makes it one of the smaller communes in France. Small communities often have a close-knit feel.

What is the Size of the Commune?

The area of Colombier-le-Cardinal is about 2.5 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 250 football fields. It is a compact area, perfect for exploring on foot.

What is the Elevation?

The commune is located at an elevation of about 350 meters (1,148 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 311 meters (1,020 feet). The highest point reaches 392 meters (1,286 feet). This means it has some gentle hills and valleys.

Who Leads the Commune?

Like all communes in France, Colombier-le-Cardinal has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help manage the commune's daily life and represent its people. Olivier Delagarde was the mayor from 2008 to 2014. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community.

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