Cournanel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cournanel
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 Cournanel
Location in France
Cournanel
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Limoux | |
| Canton | La Région Limouxine | |
| Intercommunality | Limouxin et Saint-Hilairois | |
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6.34 km2 (2.45 sq mi) | |
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726 | |
| • Density | 114.51/km2 (296.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11105 /11300
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| Elevation | 174–482 m (571–1,581 ft) (avg. 260 m or 850 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Cournanel is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the south of France. It is part of the Aude department within the Occitanie region. As of January 2019, about 726 people live there.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
Cournanel's Location
Cournanel is situated in the Limoux area of the Aude department. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes. The town is nestled in an area where the land goes from 174 meters (about 570 feet) above sea level to 482 meters (about 1,581 feet). This means it has hills and valleys.
Who Leads Cournanel?
Like all communes, Cournanel has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are chosen by the people who live in the commune. The mayor helps make decisions that affect the daily lives of the residents. Alain Costes was the mayor of Cournanel from 2008 to 2014.
Population and Area
Cournanel is a small commune in terms of how many people live there. Its population was 726 people in 2019. The total area of Cournanel is 6.34 square kilometers (about 2.45 square miles). This gives you an idea of how much space the town covers.
