Dompnac facts for kids
Dompnac is a small village, also known as a 'commune', located in the Ardèche department in southern France. It's a quiet place with beautiful natural surroundings.
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Dompnac
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Largentière |
| Canton | Valgorge |
| Intercommunality | Pays Beaume Drobie |
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16.12 km2 (6.22 sq mi) |
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82 |
| • Density | 5.09/km2 (13.17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07081 /07260
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| Elevation | 355–1,249 m (1,165–4,098 ft) (avg. 510 m or 1,670 ft) |
| 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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Dompnac: A French Village
Dompnac is a small and peaceful village in the south of France. It is officially called a 'commune'. Being a commune means it's a local area with its own government and mayor.
Where is Dompnac?
Dompnac is found in the Ardèche department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area in France. Ardèche is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including mountains, rivers, and forests. Dompnac is located in the Largentière area within Ardèche.
The village sits at an average height of about 510 meters (around 1,673 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 355 meters (1,165 feet), and the highest point reaches 1,249 meters (4,098 feet). This shows that Dompnac is in a hilly or mountainous region.
What is a Commune?
In France, a 'commune' is the smallest unit of local government. It's like a town or a village with its own local council and a mayor. Communes manage local services, like roads, schools, and public buildings. Dompnac is one of many communes in France.
People and Places
Dompnac covers an area of about 16.12 square kilometers (about 6.22 square miles). According to a count in 1999, about 82 people lived in Dompnac. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The people living in Dompnac are part of the 'Pays Beaume Drobie' intercommunality, which means they work together with nearby communes on shared projects.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Dompnac is Aurélia Bouvarel. The mayor is the head of the local government in a commune. They are elected by the people living in the commune to lead the local council and make decisions for the community. Aurélia Bouvarel served as mayor from 2001 to 2008.
See also
- In Spanish: Dompnac para niños
