Communes of the Haute-Garonne department facts for kids

France is divided into many small areas called communes. Think of them like towns or villages, each with its own local government. This article is about the communes found in a special part of France called the Haute-Garonne department. It's like a big county that has many smaller towns and villages inside it.

What are Communes?

A commune is the smallest way France divides its land for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and a town council. They help manage things like schools, local roads, and public services for the people living there. Whether it's a huge city like Toulouse or a tiny village, they are all called communes.

The Haute-Garonne Department

The Haute-Garonne department is located in the southwest of France. It's named after the Garonne River that flows through it. A department is like a county or a state in other countries. It's a bigger area that groups many communes together. The capital city of Haute-Garonne is Toulouse, which is a very important and lively city in France.

Exploring the Communes of Haute-Garonne

This list helps us see all the different communes in the Haute-Garonne department. Each commune has a special number and a postal code.

• INSEE code: This is a unique number given to each commune by the French government. Think of it like a special ID number.
• Postal code: This is the number you use for sending mail to that commune.
• Commune: This is the name of the town or village itself.

Here are a few examples from the long list of communes in Haute-Garonne:

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In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Alto Garona para niños