Communes of the Var department facts for kids

The Var is a beautiful area in the south of France, known for its sunny beaches, charming villages, and lovely countryside. Like many places in France, the Var department is divided into smaller areas called communes. Think of a commune as a town or a village, along with the land around it. Each commune has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. This article lists all 153 communes that make up the Var department.

Location of the Var department in France.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It's like a local town or city council area. Each commune has a mayor and a town hall. They look after the daily lives of their residents. From small villages to big cities, they are all called communes.

What is the Var Department?

The Var is one of the 96 departments in mainland France. Departments are like counties or provinces in other countries. They are bigger than communes but smaller than regions. The Var department is named after the Var River. It is famous for its Mediterranean coast, the French Riviera, and its beautiful natural parks.

How Towns Work Together: Communities

Sometimes, communes work together in groups to share resources and manage bigger projects. These groups are called "communities." They help communes cooperate on things like public transport, waste management, or economic development.

Agglomeration Communities

These are groups of communes that are close to each other, often around a larger town or city. They work together on projects that benefit everyone in the area. For example:

• The Agglomeration community of Toulon Provence Mediterranean (CAT) was started in 2002. It includes the big city of Toulon and its nearby towns.
• The Agglomeration community of Fréjus-Saint-Raphaël (CAF) was created in 2000. It helps manage the areas around the popular coastal towns of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël.
• The Agglomeration community of Dracénoise (CAD) began in 2001. It focuses on the area around Draguignan.
• The Agglomeration community of Garlaban Huveaune Sainte-Baume (CAG) was formed in 2000. Most of this community is actually in a different department called Bouches-du-Rhône.

Commune Communities

These are similar to agglomeration communities but often involve smaller, more rural communes. They also work together to share services and develop their areas.

• The Commune community of Cœur du Var - Plaine des Maures (CCC) was created in 2002. It helps the communes in the heart of the Var department.

List of Communes in Var

Below is a list of all the communes in the Var department. Each commune has a special number called an INSEE code, which is like a unique ID for the town. It also has a Postal code, which is used for mail delivery.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Var para niños