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Créon
Eglise Notre-Dame de Créon2.JPG
Coat of arms of Créon
Coat of arms
Créon is located in France
Créon
Créon
Location in France
Créon is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Créon
Créon
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Gironde
Arrondissement Bordeaux
Canton Créon
Intercommunality Créonnais
Area
1
8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
4,832
 • Density 602.5/km2 (1,560.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
33140 /33670
Elevation 51–109 m (167–358 ft)
(avg. 100 m or 330 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Créon is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department within the region of Aquitaine. This area is famous for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

Discovering Créon

Créon is a charming place with a unique history. It's a great example of a typical French commune. Let's explore what makes Créon special.

Where is Créon Located?

Créon is situated in the Gironde department. This department is in the Aquitaine region of France. It's known for its vineyards and the city of Bordeaux. Créon is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Bordeaux.

Créon's Geography

The town of Créon covers an area of about 8 square kilometers (3 square miles). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 51 meters (167 feet) to 109 meters (358 feet). The average elevation is around 100 meters (328 feet). This means it has some gentle hills.

How Many People Live in Créon?

As of January 2019, Créon had a population of 4,832 people. This number comes from official statistics. The population count helps us understand the size of the community.

Who Leads Créon?

Like all towns, Créon has a local government. The head of the town is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Créon was Jean-Marie Darmian. The mayor helps manage the town and its services.

Local Government Structure

Créon is part of a larger administrative area called an arrondissement. It belongs to the Bordeaux arrondissement. It is also the main town of its own canton, which is also called Créon. These divisions help organize local government in France.

What is Créon Known For?

Créon is known for its historic church, the Notre-Dame de Créon. It is a beautiful building that shows the town's long history. The town also has a coat of arms, which is a special symbol representing Créon.

Eglise Notre-Dame de Créon2
The Notre-Dame de Créon church
Blason ville fr Créon (Gironde)
The coat of arms for Créon

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